Online final exam 25.Review differences between Cushing’s syndrome (hypercortisolism) versus Addison’s disease (adrenocortical insufficiency) Cushing’s Syndrome- excessive glucocorticoids. Caused due to pituitary tumor. Swelling due to fluid retention, hyperglycemia. Hypertension, edema, hypernatremia, moon face- fat on posterior neck- buffalo hump. Addison’s disease- adrenocortical insufficiency. Can be caused due to removal of adrenal glands. Fatigue, Bronzing […]
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