Diabetes and weight gain after bariatric surgery, due to Cushing's syndrome
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Background The term Cushing's syndrome (SC) describes a condition resulting from prolonged exposure to excessive glucocorticoids. The routine use of abdominal image procedures has significantly increased the incidental finding of adrenal masses. A documentation of the presence of endogenous hypercortisolism is made with salivary, urinary or serum cortisol measurements, using samples collected with appropriate timing and/or after the use of low doses (1mg) of dexamethasone.
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