KROK 1 2015 – Question 86 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
Examination of a 42 year old patient revealed a tumour of adenohypophysis. Objectively: the patient’s weight is 117 kg, he has moon-like hyperemic face, red-blue striae of skin distension on his belly. Osteoporosis and muscle dystrophy are present. AP is 210/140 mm Hg. What is the most probable diagnosis?
- A. Cushing’s syndrome
- B. Conn’s disease
- C. Essential hypertension
- D. Cushing’s disease
- E. Diabetes mellitus
Hint
Decide whether the stem points to a pituitary driver of the cortisol excess or to an independent adrenal or exogenous source, since the terminology depends on this.
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