QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Although Hypertension is an indicator for Conn's syndrome, weight gain and easy bruising are not. Therfore, this answer is incorrect.
10002618
c
Conn's Syndrome
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This is correct as the patient's symptoms mirror that of someone who has had prolonged exposure of an excess of glucocorticoids such as that in Cushing's Syndrome.
10002616
a
Cushing's Syndrome
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This is incorrect as hyperthyroidism is associated with weight loss, not gain as seen in this patient.
10002620
e
Hyperthyroidism
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This is incorrect. Although hypertension is associated with acromegaly the ease of bruising seen in this patient is not.
10002619
d
Acromegaly
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This is incorrect. Addison's disease typically presents with weight loss, muscle wasting, depression and postural hypotension.
10002617
b
Addison's Disease
Concept
Chapter
2693
3764
Cushing's syndrome
Topic
133
Endocrinology
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A 42-year-old woman presents to her GP as she has been recently putting on weight, and has large visible stretch marks across her abdomen. Her arms and legs are disproportionately thin compared to her abdomen and she is noticing she is easily bruised. The GP performs her blood pressure and notes she is hypertensive.

What is the most likely diagnosis?
a