excessive subcutaneous adipose tissue forming a hump on the back over the lower cervical (neck) and upper thoracic regions of the spine. It is seen classically in *Cushing’s syndrome but also in patients who are obese. Compare dowager’s hump.
curvature of the spine in the cervical (neck) and upper thoracic region (kyphosis), caused by compression fractures from osteoporosis. These fractures may be asymptomatic but when symptomatic cause significant pain. Long-term lung function may be compromised by the abnormal curvature of the spine. Compare buffalo hump.... dowager’s hump
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