A 40-year-old female presents with weight gain, moon face, abdominal striae, and proximal muscle weakness. Which investigation is most appropriate to ...

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A 40-year-old female presents with weight gain, moon face, abdominal striae, and proximal muscle weakness. Which investigation is most appropriate to confirm endogenous hypercortisolism?

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Overnight dexamethasone suppression test

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Early morning cortisol only

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Random serum cortisol

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Midnight plasma cortisol

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ACTH stimulation test

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A 40-year-old female presents with weight gain, moon face, abdominal striae, and proximal muscle weakness. Which investigation is most appropriate to confirm endogenous hypercortisolism?