Lunar facies E24.9

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Moon Face

Definition
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Round, distended face with mostly reddened cheeks and double chin in Cushing's syndrome, e.g. after prolonged high-dose therapy with glucocorticoids. S.a.u. Cushing's threshold.

Therapy
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If clinically justifiable, reduce the glucocorticoid dose below the Cushing's threshold.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020