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Cushings Disease -
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000348.htm -
"Pituitary gland releases too much adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
The pituitary gland is an organ of the
endocrine system "
& can be "caused by a
tumor or excess growth (hyperplasia)
of the pituitary gland.
The pituitary gland is located at the base of
the brain.
A type of pituitary tumor called an adenoma is the most common cause.
An
adenoma is almost always benign (not a cancer)."
Cushings Disease -
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cushing-syndrome/basics/symptoms/con-20032115
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progressive obesity and skin changes -
Cushings Disease -
http://www.today.com/health/after-massive-weight-gain-cushings-disease-diagnosis-saves-mans-life-2D80527683
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