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Breast Cancer And Upper Back Pain Adrenal Glands
Adrenal tumor - Cushing syndrome
Symptoms
Symptoms usually include:
- Upper body obesity (above the waist) and thin arms and legs
- Round, red, full face (
moon face ) - Slow growth rate in children
Skin changes that are often seen:
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Acne or skin infections - Purple marks (1/2 inch or more wide), called striae, on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, and breasts
- Thin skin with easy bruising
Muscle and bone changes include:
- Backache, which...
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