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  2. Cushing's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. [4] [9] [10] Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a round red face due to facial plethora, [11] a fat lump between the shoulders, weak muscles, weak bones, acne, and fragile skin that heals ...

  3. Corticosteroid-induced lipodystrophy - Wikipedia

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    Corticosteroid-induced lipodystrophy (CIL) is a condition of abnormal fat deposition caused by corticosteroid medications. [1] Fat accumulates in the facial area ("moon face"), dorsocervical region ("buffalo hump"), and abdominal area ("pot belly" or "beer belly"), whereas the thickness of subcutaneous fat in the limbs is decreased. [1]

  4. Moon face - Wikipedia

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    Moon face is often associated with Cushing's syndrome [5] [6] or steroid treatment (especially corticosteroids), which has led to it being known as Cushingoid facies. [7]Moon face is a type of corticosteroid-induced lipodystrophy along with "buffalo hump", which in one study occurred in 47% of the 820 patients.

  5. 12 Signs of Cushing Syndrome and What to Do if You ... - AOL

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    Cushing syndrome treatments. Treatment for Cushing syndrome depends on what’s causing it in the first place. In the case of glucocorticoids, doctors may gradually reduce your dosage to the ...

  6. What to know about Cushing syndrome - AOL

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    A fatty hump between the shoulders. ... Muscle weakness. Complications of Cushing syndrome include type 2 diabetes, bone loss, muscle loss, high blood pressure and infections.

  7. Amy Schumer Says Rare Cushing Syndrome Is Behind ... - AOL

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    A fatty hump between the shoulders. Easily bruising. Wide purple stretch marks, mainly on the stomach, breasts, hips, and under the arms. ... How is Cushing syndrome treated?

  8. Primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease - Wikipedia

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    The classic symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include rapid central weight gain, a puffy red face and a buffalo hump at the back of the neck due to fat deposits. Skin changes in Cushing's syndrome include thinning and bruising easily, developing striae and hyperpigmentation at skin folds.

  9. Cushing's disease - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms of Cushing's disease are similar to those seen in other causes of Cushing's syndrome. [5] Patients with Cushing's disease usually present with one or more signs and symptoms secondary to the presence of excess cortisol or ACTH. [6] Although uncommon, some patients with Cushing's disease have large pituitary tumors (macroadenomas).

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