Common diagnostic techniques include: * MRIs * CAT scans * blood samples. Blood samples are assessed for the absence or presence of aldosterone and cortisol. Physical examinations are also useful in patients in order to examine vision, skin pigmentation, how the body replaces steroids, and the cranial nerves. Recent advancements in high-resolution MRIs allow for adenomas to be detected during the early stages of<unk>  syndrome. Physical examination including height, weight, vital signs, blood pressure, eye examination, thyroid examination, abdominal examination, neurological examination, skin examination and pubertal staging needs to be assessed. Through blood pressure and pulse readings can indicate hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency. Hyper-pigmentation, hyporeflexia, and loss of vision can also indicate<unk>  when assessed together. Specifically for a child who might have<unk> , the patient should be questioned about the symptoms of the disease, and well as symptoms of other diseases to narrow down which disease the patient presents with. The patient should be questioned about how often and to what degree headaches, visual disturbances, and symptoms associated with pituitary malfunction occur. Additionally, adrenal steroid replacement should be assessed.
Nelson's syndrome
Mendelson's syndrome
Fowler's syndrome
Schwartz–Matsuo syndrome
Coffin–Lowry syndrome
Young–Simpson syndrome
Grisel's syndrome
Renpenning's syndrome