Moon face: A condition which is characterized by a moon shaped face. See free access online books about Moon face below. See detailed information below for a list of 3 causes of Moon face, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Cushing's syndrome of obesity?: Cushing’s syndrome usually occurs due to chronic steroid administration, bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal tumour and ACTH excess. Morbidity and mortality associated with Cushing syndrome are related primarily to the effects of excess glucocorticoids. The patient usually presents to the doctor with features of weight gain more so on the face with skin changes, depression and muscle weakness. A proper history is needed to rule out conditions like obesity, bulimia, alcoholism and depression....read more »
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Moon face: the round, usually red face, with large jowls, seen in Cushing disease or in exogenous hyperadrenocorticalism.
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Cushingoid facies
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Medical Conditions associated with Moon face:
Face symptoms (4405 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes)
Symptoms related to Moon face:
Facial symptoms (4405 causes), Facial expression symptoms, Alcohol-induced pseudo-Cushing syndrome, Bearn-Kunkel syndrome, Cushing's syndrome (4 causes)
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