Which of the following is not a cause of Cushing syndrome?

A) Hyperactivity of the adrenal medulla
B) Excess cortisol secretion
C) Hyperactivity of the adrenal cortex
D) ACTH hypersecretion by the pituitary
E) ACTH-secreting tumors


A

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