Question 13 · LEK · Polycystic ovary syndrome
A female patient was diagnosed with a lack of ovulation, acne and hirsutism. Those symptoms may suggest polycystic ovary syndrome. However, a presence of striae, a buffalo hump and arterial hypertension may suggest the diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome. Which of the following should be performed in order to differentiate those disorders?
- A. estradiol level.
- B. dexamethasone suppression test.
- C. metoclopramide test.
- D. lutropin level.
- E. follitropin level.
Hint
Choose the test that shows whether cortisol secretion is autonomous.
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