Buffalo hump

A buffalo hump is a bulge of extra fat around the neck and upper part of the back. It is a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome.

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Buffalo hump

A buffalo hump is a bulge of extra fat around the neck and upper part of the back. It is a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome.

Current as ofNovember 6, 2018

Author: Healthwise Staff
E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
David C. W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC – Endocrinology

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Adam Husney MDDavid C. W. Lau MD PhD FRCPCE. Gregory Thompson MDKathleen Romito MD

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11/06/2018

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