What abnormality do you suspect

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Question: You are seeing a 52 year old man with hypertension and asthma. He complains of weakness, weight gain, and fatigue. His BP had previously been controlled but is now 170/98. On exam he has the following findings Moon facies, buffalo hump, abdominal obesity with purple striae, and multiple bruises. He has difficulty rising from a chair. What abnormality do you suspect?

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