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All are seen in Cushing 's syndrome except_______________?

Correct answer: C. Hypoglycemia

  • A. Truncal obesity
  • B. Hypertension
  • C. Hypoglycemia
  • D. Poor wound healing

Explanation

Cushing syndrome causes excess cortisol, producing truncal obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia and poor wound healing. Hypoglycemia is the exception because cortisol normally raises blood glucose.

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