Make the Dx: Solution to 'Struggling to stand'
By MDLinx staff
| Published October 11, 2023
Key Takeaways
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Based on the examination, several differential diagnoses come to mind, such as PCOS, hypothyroidism, and major depressive disorder.
However, those clinical entities would not be expected to have findings consistent with myopathy.
Cushing syndrome is, therefore, the most likely diagnosis based on the findings. However, laboratory testing for dysregulated cortisol secretion should be performed to confirm the diagnosis.
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