Which complication or association is classically linked with Cushing syndrome?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Impaired glucose tolerance progressing to diabetes mellitus
- Step 1: Impaired glucose tolerance progressing to diabetes mellitus is classically linked with Cushing syndrome.
Answer
Impaired glucose tolerance progressing to diabetes mellitus.
Why not the others: 'Addisonian crisis': it follows cortisol deficiency, not excess. 'Thyroid storm': it follows thyrotoxicosis. 'Hypocalcaemic tetany': it follows low calcium, as after parathyroid surgery.
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