Cushing's Syndrome
March 3rd, 2023
Overview
If present, Cushing's syndrome is potentially an indicator of significant steroid use in the treatment of the patient's musculoskeletal disease.
Signs of Cushing's Syndrome
- Central obesity (95% of cases)
- 'Moon' face
- Buffalo hump (fat pad over the posterior shoulders / neck
- Thin skin
- Peripheral oedema
- Striae (stretch marks)
- Bruising
- Proximal myopathy
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