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Cushing's Syndrome %u2022 Exogenous glucocorticoid use (most common)%u2022 ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma (Cushing's disease)%u2022 Ectopic ACTH production%u2022 Adrenal adenoma or carcinomaCauses:%u2022 Central obesity, buffalo hump, moon face%u2022 Proximal muscle weakness%u2022 Thin skin, easy bruising, purple striae%u2022 Osteoporosis%u2022 Hypertension, glucose intoleranceClinical features:%u2022 24-hour urinary free cortisol, overnight dexamethasone suppression testDiagnosis:
