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Diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of endogenous hypercorticism

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The present review deals with diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of endogenous hypercorticism. Key diagnostic steps are described along with main pharmacological tests, instrumental methods, treatment and follow-up strategies.

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Troshina E.A., Bel'tsevich D.G., Molashenko N.V., Gazizova D.O. Diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of endogenous hypercorticism. Problems of Endocrinology. 2010;56(2):53-63.

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