Which Diagnostic Test Would Be Beneficial to Rule Out Ectopic

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which diagnostic test would be beneficial to rule out ectopic ACTH-secreting tumors in the body?

• A) Chest x-ray
• B) Octreotide scintigraphy
• C) Contrast-enhanced MRI
• D) Abdominal CT scan

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Definitions:

Carbon Monoxide

A colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is toxic to humans and animals when encountered in concentrations above about 35 parts per million.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Excess Tissues

Excess tissues refer to the additional or surplus biological tissue in the body, which may result from factors like obesity, tumor growth, or other conditions.

Throat

The anterior part of the neck, which consists of the pharynx and larynx, serving as the pathway for air to the lungs and food to the esophagus.