A patient on long-term prednisone therapy presents with a 'moon face,' buffalo hump, and central obesity. These symptoms are characteristic of which condition?
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Correct answer: Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome results from chronic exposure to excess glucocorticoids. The metabolic effects include redistribution of fat to the trunk and face, as well as protein wasting and skin thinning.
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