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A 32-year-old woman complains of general weakness, headache, excess body weight, pain in her bones, and irregular menstrual cycle. Objectively, her skin is dry and cyanotic Purple-cyanotic stretch marks are observed in the area of her abdomen, shoulders, and thighs. Fat deposition is mainly observed on the face, neck, and trunk. Blood pressure 165/100 mm Hg. Blood testing revealed glucose of 72 mmol/L and elevated ACTH levels. X-ray of the bones revealed signs of osteoporosis. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Answer options

  1. Cushing discase
  2. Cushing syndrome
  3. Alimentary obesity
  4. Essential hypertension
  5. Pathological climacteric syndrome
Correct answer

Cushing discase

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