A patient presents with high blood pressure, muscle wasting, and a 'moon face' appearance due to adrenal cortex overactivity. What is the diagnosis?
Q1. A patient presents with high blood pressure, muscle wasting, and a 'moon face' appearance due to adrenal cortex overactivity. What is the diagnosis?
Answer: Cushing's syndrome
Explanation: Cushing's syndrome involves excessive cortisol, causing a moon face. Addison's disease is tempting but involves a deficiency of adrenal hormones.