Which findings are expected when assessing a patient with Cushing syndrome?

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Excess adipose tissue in the trunk, slender extremities, and moon face are common findings in patients with Cushing syndrome resulting from excess cortisol production. Edema of the trunk, extremities, and face is more commonly seen in conditions such as heart failure and renal failure. Wasting of the abdomen with thick, calloused skin is associated with chronic adrenal insufficiency. High levels of potassium and low levels of sodium with weakness and wasting are indicative of Addison disease, a condition characterized by adrenal insufficiency.

Which Findings Are Expected When Assessing a Patient with Cushing