Cushing's syndrome: A hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called "hypercortisolism," it is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. Anestimated 10-15 of every million people are affected each year. Patients with Cushing's syndrome present truncal obesity, rounded facies, buffalo hump, striae, mild HTN, and glucose intolerance.

 

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1. Cushing's syndrome Signs and symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome vary, but most people with the disorder have upper body obesity, a rounded face, increased fat around the neck, and relatively slender arms and legs. Children tend to be obese with slowed growth rates. gov
2. Endocrine Web Inc In 1932, a physician by the name of Harvey Cushing described eight patients with central body obesity, glucose intolerance, hypertension, excess hair growth, osteoporosis, kidney stones, menstrual irregularity, and emotional liability. com


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