Moon face
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For other uses, see Moonface (disambiguation).
A Moon face[2] 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.[3]
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Moon face | |
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Other names | Moon facies,[1] 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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