39. A 32-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 4-month history of fatigue; she also has had a 9-kg (20-Ib) weight gain during this period. Her blood pressure is 160/98 mm Hg: 1 year ago, her blood pressure was 120/85 mm Hg. Physical examination shows moon facies, truncal obesity, and purple striae over the abdomen. Serum studies show an increased adrenocorticotropic hormone concentration, consistent with measurements at her two most recent visits. This patient most likely has which of the following pathologic changes in the adrenal gland?

39. A 32-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 4-month history of fatigue; she also has had a 9-kg (20-Ib) weight gain during this period. Her blood pressure is 160/98 mm Hg: 1 year ago, her blood pressure was 120/85 mm Hg. Physical examination shows moon facies, truncal obesity, and purple striae over the abdomen. Serum studies show an increased adrenocorticotropic hormone concentration, consistent with measurements at her two most recent visits. This patient most likely has which of the following pathologic changes in the adrenal gland?

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

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