Adrenal gland disorders

adrenal cortical hypofunction that is characterized by insufficient steroid hormone production by the adrenal glands

adrenal gland overactivity caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland or by medication

Pheochromocytoma (British English: phaeochromocytoma) is a rare tumor of the adrenal medulla composed of chromaffin cells and is a pharmacologically volatile, potentially lethal catecholamine-containing tumor of chromaffin tissue. It is part of the paraganglioma (PGL). These neuroendocrine tumors can be sympathetic, where they release catecholamines into the bloodstream which cause the most common symptoms, including hypertension (high blood pressure), tachycardia (fast heart rate), sweating, and headaches. Some PGLs may secrete little to no catecholamines, or only secrete paroxysmally (episod

adrenal adenoma characterized by over production of aldosterone

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a disease linked to the X chromosome. It is a result of fatty acid buildup caused by failure of peroxisomal fatty acid beta oxidation which results in the accumulation of very long chain fatty acids in tissues throughout the body. The most severely affected tissues are the myelin in the central nervous system, the adrenal cortex, and the Leydig cells in the testes. The long chain fatty acid buildup causes damage to the myelin sheath of the neurons of the brain, resulting in seizures and hyperactivity. Other symptoms include problems in speaking, listening, and und

human disease

Hyperaldosteronism is a medical condition wherein too much aldosterone is produced. High aldosterone levels can lead to lowered levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia) and increased hydrogen ion excretion (alkalosis). Aldosterone is normally produced in the adrenal glands.

adrenal gland disease that is characterized by failure of the adrenal gland due to bleeding into the gland

medical emergency

disease related to the anterior pituitary

adrenal cortex cancer that forms in the outer layer of tissue of the adrenal gland and that has material basis in abnormally proliferating cells derives from epithelial cells

neoplasm (disease) that involves the adrenal gland

Hypoaldosteronism is an endocrinological disorder characterized by decreased levels of the hormone aldosterone. Similarly, isolated hypoaldosteronism is the condition of having lowered aldosterone without corresponding changes in cortisol. (The two hormones are both produced by the adrenals.)

diagnosis of adrenal gland exhaustion

adrenal adenoma that is a benign tumor of the adrenal cortex

Human disease

medical condition

medical condition

Adrenalitis is the inflammation of one or both adrenal glands, which can lead to an insufficiency of adrenaline or noradrenaline.