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Cushing?s syndrome

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Endocrine glands

Endocrine glands

Cushing?s syndrome

Alternative Names:

Hypercortisolism
Symptoms:

moon face (round, red, and full)
buffalo hump (a collection of fat between the shoulders)
central obesity with protruding abdomen and thin extremities
weight gain (unintentional)
weakness
backache
headache
acne or superficial skin infections
thin skin with easy bruising
thirst
increased urination
purple striations on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, and breasts
mental changes
impotence or cessation of menses
facial hair growth

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and tests:

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Tests to confirm high cortisol level:

Tests to determine the cause:

ACTH
cranial MRI or cranial CT scan may show pituitary tumor
abdominal CT may show adrenal mass

General findings:

glucose test is elevated
potassium test may be low
white blood cell count may be elevated

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