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Table 7-4
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10/03/2011

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Term
Cushing’s Syndrome
Definition
Moon face, red cheeks, excessive hair growth
Term
Nephrotic syndrome-
Definition
Edematous and pale. Swelling around the eyes in the morning may become slit-like with excess edema.
Term
Myxedema
Definition
Hypothyrodism, dull, puffy facies. Edema around eyes does not pit with pressure. Hair and eyebrows dry, coarse and thinned. Dry skin
Term
Parkinson’s Disease-
Definition
Blunted expression. Mask like face! Neck and upper trunk flex forward. Facial skin is oily and drooling may occur.
Term
Acromegaly
Definition
Increased growth hormone produces enlargement of both bone and soft tissues. Head is elongated with prominent forehead, nose and lower jaw. The soft tissue also enlarges
Term
Parotid Gland enlargement-
Definition
Chronic bilateral asymptomatic parotid gland enlargement. May be due to obesity, diabetes, cirrhosis and other conditions. Swelling anterior to the ear lobs and above the angles of the jaw. Gradual unilateral enlargement suggests neoplasm. Acute enlargement is seen in mumps.
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