Pathological Conditions Flashcards

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Cushing’s syndrome

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Excess secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex. Symptoms include obesity, moonface hyperglycemia and osteoporosis

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Acromegaly

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Enlargement of extremities caused by hyper secretions of the pituitary gland after puberty

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