Answer concisely the question in the photo (within 20 words) A patient had shown rapid onset of hypertension and hyperglycaemia. In addition, they were showing initial signs ofhyperpigmentation i.e. abdominal striae and they were also complaining of a persistent cough and difficulty insleeping. The patient was subsequently referred for dexamethasone suppression tests (DEX).The results of these tests and additional further blood tests are shown below.VariableUrea (mm)Creatinine (mm)Cortisol (nM)(after a low dose DEX)Cortisol (nM)(after a high dose DEX)ACTH (PM)(after a high dose DEX)K+ (mm)Result6.2797507471522.35Reference Range2.5-7.060-120138-690138 - 690<263.5-5.0Based on the patient presentation and the test results in the table, state what is the most probable diagnosis,and also the most common specific cause underlying this diagnosis. (20 words)

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