Female patient with complaints of irregular periods

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A female patient with complaints of irregular periods, weakness, emotional changes and easy bruising. The patient has previously been diagnosed with asthma. Upon physical examination---- shaped' face and a noticeable hump on her upper back. Further, there are purple striae on both arms. Blood work reveals elevated concentrations of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Which condition is this patient showing signs and symptoms?

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