Moon face
A Moon face is a medical sign in which the face develops a rounded appearance (reminiscent of the "Man in the Moon") due to fat deposits on the sides of the face.
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| Other names | Moon facies, Cushingoid facies, Cushing's-like face |
| A moon face as a result of steroid use (patient age 30). | |
| Treatment | removal of the tumor on ACTH secreting cells of the pituitary |
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