Author: Anjanette Tan, MD Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism

There are 3 types of dexamethasone suppression tests. The low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (DST) is the most commonly used on in clinical practice. It is a diagnostic procedure primarily utilized to screen for excess cortisol production, such as in cases of Cushing’s syndrome. This test is particularly helpful in detecting dysregulated cortisol hypersecretion in adrenal…

The adrenal glands produce hormones which help to maintain homeostasis.¹ Hormone production can be impacted by the presence of a tumor. A common way tumors of the adrenal gland may be detected is through imaging studies.² What Do The Adrenal Glands Do? The adrenal gland is part of the HPA axis and produces hormones that…