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Plasma ACTH levels of the present case.. Abbreviation: ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone.
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However, the patient still complained of body weight gain (increased by 10 kg in 2 months), accompanied by persistent hyperlipidemia and elevation of ACTH (Figure 1).
Insulin tolerance test results of the present case.
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The insulin tolerance test was incompatible with adrenal insufficiency (Table 2, Figure 2).