The classic signs of include fat accumulation behind the shoulders, known as a buffalo hump, and a round "moon-shaped" face.

The classic signs of the cushing syndrome include fat accumulation behind the shoulders, known as a buffalo hump, and a round "moon-shaped" face. Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissue to high levels of the hormone cortisol. The symptoms of this disorder includes; weight gain, obesity, fatty deposits especially in the midsection, the face, and between the shoulders and the upper back.