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What is Cushing syndrome/disease? |
Syndrome: Refers to symptoms resulting from chronic exposure to excess cortisol.
Disease: Refers to excess endogenous secretions of ACTH |
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How does Cushing Syndrome present clinically? |
Weight gain, "moon face", increased body and facial hair, facial flush, trunk obesity, thin extremities, hyperpigmentation |
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What are the causes of Cushing syndrome? |
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How is Cushing syndrome evaluated and managed? |
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What is Addison disease? |
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What is the pathophysiology behind Addison disease? |
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What are the clinical presentations of Addison disease? |
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What is hypothyroidism? |
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What are the causes of hypothyroidism? |
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