dexamethasone suppression test
GPTKB entity
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
diagnosis
|
| gptkbp:alternativeName |
gptkb:DST
|
| gptkbp:canDistinguish |
gptkb:ectopic_ACTH_syndrome
adrenal tumors pituitary Cushing's disease |
| gptkbp:contraindication |
severe depression
uncontrolled diabetes mellitus |
| gptkbp:CPT_code |
80430
|
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:William_C._MacGregor
|
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
1960s
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
dexamethasone suppression test
|
| gptkbp:ICD-10_code |
4A1234Z
|
| gptkbp:involves |
administration of dexamethasone
|
| gptkbp:measures |
cortisol levels
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
ACTH suppression
|
| gptkbp:type |
blood
urine high-dose dexamethasone suppression test low-dose dexamethasone suppression test |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome
diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cushing_Syndrome
gptkb:Cushing's_disease gptkb:Cushing's_syndrome |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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