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Addison Disease vs. Cushing Disease Video
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Video at a Glance
- Addison’s disease and Cushing’s disease are disorders of the adrenal cortex.
- A unique presentation in Addison’s disease is hyperpigmentation. Two unique presentations in Cushing’s disease are a moon face and a buffalo hump.
- This video explains the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and nursing care of Addison’s disease and Cushing’s disease.
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