melissa, age 40. comes to the clinic, troubled by swelling in her face and unusual fat deposition on her back and abdomen. she reports that she brioses easily. blood tests show an elevated glucose level. what is your dianosis, and which glands might be causing the problem?

melissa, age 40. comes to the clinic, troubled by swelling in her face and unusual fat deposition on her back and abdomen. she reports that she brioses easily. blood tests show an elevated glucose level. what is your dianosis, and which glands might be causing the problem?

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