A nurse checks laboratory results as both Cushing's disease and Addison's disease can manifest with elevated levels of:

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Both Cushing's disease and Addison's disease can present with elevated levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) due to different underlying mechanisms. In Cushing's disease, there is an overproduction of ACTH by the pituitary gland, while in Addison's disease, there is a compensatory increase in ACTH due to low cortisol levels.

A Nurse Checks Laboratory Results as Both Cushing's Disease and Addison's