The symptoms of<unk>  are similar to those seen in other causes of<unk> 's syndrome. Patients with<unk>  usually present with one or more signs and symptoms secondary to the presence of excess cortisol or ACTH. Although uncommon, some patients with<unk>  have large pituitary tumors (macroadenomas). In addition to the severe hormonal effects related to increased blood cortisol levels, the large tumor can compress adjacent structures. These tumors can compress the nerves that carry information from the eyes, causing a decrease in peripheral vision. Glaucoma and cataracts also may occur in<unk> 's syndrome. In children, the two main symptoms are obesity and decreased linear growth. The clinical diagnosis must be based on the presence of one or more of the symptoms listed below because the syndrome itself has no true pathognomonic signs or symptoms. The most common symptoms seen in male patients are purple striae, muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, and kidney stones. Common Common signs and symptoms of<unk>  include the following: * weight gain * high blood pressure * poor short-term memory * irritability * excess hair growth (women) * Impaired immunological function * red, ruddy face * extra fat around neck, "Buffalo Hump" * moon face * fatigue * red stretch marks * poor concentration * irregular menstruation Less common The less-common signs and symptoms of<unk>  include the following: * insomnia * recurrent infection * thin skin and stretch marks * easy bruising * weak bones * acne * balding (women) * depression * hip and shoulder weakness * swelling of feet/legs * diabetes mellitus * erectile dysfunction
Cushing's disease
Cushing's syndrome
Addison's disease
complications of Acromegaly
complications of Graves' disease
Pseudo-Cushing's syndrome
Graves' disease
Sheehan's syndrome