A patient presents with persistent hyperglycemia, muscle weakness, and central obesity. Upon examination, they are found to have elevated cortisol levels. Which of the following is the LEAST likely cause of these symptoms?
Pituitary adenoma secreting ACTH
Adrenal cortex tumor secreting cortisol
Exogenous administration of glucocorticoids
Adrenal medulla tumor secreting epinephrine
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A patient's urine test reveals the presence of glucose and ketone bodies. Which metabolic disorder is this most likely indicative of?
Diabetes Mellitus
Kidney stones
Urinary tract infection
Liver cirrhosis
