Cryptogenic Cushing Syndrome Due to a White Lie

Clin Chem. 2020 May 1;66(5):658-663. doi: 10.1093/clinchem/hvaa035.

Authors

Reinhardt Hesse¹, Faheem Seedat², Frederick J Raal², Tracy Snyman¹, Jaya A George¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Chemical Pathology, National Health Laboratory Service, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
² Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

PMID: 32353140
DOI: 10.1093/clinchem/hvaa035

No abstract available

Keywords: Cream; Cushing syndrome; Dexamethasone; Exogenous; Skin; Whitening.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Black People
Cushing Syndrome / chemically induced
Cushing Syndrome / diagnosis*
Dexamethasone / adverse effects
Female
Humans
Skin Lightening Preparations / adverse effects

Substances

Skin Lightening Preparations
Dexamethasone