Spot Diagnosis

Cushing's disease



Question :
Spot diagnosis

What is the diagnosis?

Discussion :
This child has moon facies, and increased deposition of fat on the chest and back. He has Cushing’s disease. This child is a case of steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome and has been on long term steroids leading to features of Cushing’s disease.

Correct Answers : yes  63%

Last Shown : Dec 2004
 
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