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Phil H., a 44-year-old male, is referred to an endocrinologist to follow up on symptoms presented to his family doctor. Phil’s’ case notes and blood test results are listed below: Physician notes: Patient presents with excessive lipid deposits on his neck and face. Patient notes weight gain of 45 pounds in a 6-month period with no decrease in activity level. Patient also notes significant hair loss in the past 3 months.