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Spindly arms and legs,pot belly ,moon face,buffalo hump are some manifestations of

A

Cushing's syndrome

B

Addison's disease

C

Parkinson's disease

D

Graves disease

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Symptoms**: The question lists specific symptoms: spindly arms and legs, pot belly, moon face, and buffalo hump. These are physical manifestations that are characteristic of certain medical conditions. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Cushing's syndrome - B) Addison's disease - C) Parkinson's disease - D) Graves' disease 3. **Identifying Symptoms of Each Condition**: - **Cushing's Syndrome**: This condition is characterized by excessive cortisol levels. Symptoms include spindly arms and legs due to muscle wasting, a pot belly due to fat accumulation, a moon face, and a buffalo hump (fat accumulation on the back of the neck). - **Addison's Disease**: Symptoms typically include unintentional weight loss, gastrointestinal issues, and fatigue, but do not include the symptoms listed in the question. - **Parkinson's Disease**: This condition primarily affects movement and includes symptoms like tremors, rigidity, and balance issues, which are not related to the symptoms in the question. - **Graves' Disease**: This is an autoimmune disorder that leads to hyperthyroidism and symptoms like anxiety, weight loss, and puffy eyes, but again does not match the symptoms provided. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the symptoms of spindly arms and legs, pot belly, moon face, and buffalo hump are characteristic of **Cushing's syndrome**. Therefore, the correct answer is **Option A: Cushing's syndrome**. ---
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