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A 34-year-old woman presents with a several-month history of weight gain (central obesity), fatigue, facial plethora, easy bruising, and difficulty climbing stairs (proximal muscle weakness). Her blood pressure is elevated at 155/100 mmHg. Initial blood tests reveal hypokalaemia (Potassium 3.1 mmol/L) and a metabolic alkalosis. What is the most likely underlying diagnosis?

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