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
Related Questions
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
Why does the presence of ketone bodies in urine, along with glucose, indicate Diabetes Mellitus?
The body breaks down fats for energy due to insufficient insulin or insulin resistance.
The kidneys are unable to filter glucose effectively.
The liver is producing excess ketone bodies.
There is an overproduction of proteins in the body.
Which combination of substances in urine strongly suggests Diabetes Mellitus?
Glucose and ketone bodies
Proteins and bile salts
Urea and uric acid
Blood cells and creatinine
