Physical examination for Cushing's syndrome
During a physical examination to check for Cushing's syndrome, your health professional will:
- Take your blood pressure.
- Examine you for changes in skin thickness; an unusual amount of fat on the back of your neck, on your upper back, and around your waist; bruising; stretch marks; and infected wounds.
- Check your skin for tanning in places where you would not expect to see a tan, especially in the mouth, around the nipples, and in the creases of your palms.
- Weigh you.
- Check the strength of your arms and legs.
- Examine you carefully for any signs of cancer.
| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: April 29, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine David C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology & Metabolism | |
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