A 37-year old female presents to the office complaining that…

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A 37-yeаr оld femаle presents tо the оffice complаining that she is having trouble losing weight despite following a strict diet and exercising daily. On physical exam you note central obesity, thin extremities, oily skin, and striae across her abdomen. A screening test to check for excess of which hormone should be checked in this patient?

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