Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion

Overview

A disease of the PITUITARY GLAND characterized by the excess amount of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE secreted. This leads to hypersecretion of cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) by the ADRENAL GLANDS resulting in CUSHING SYNDROME.

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Quick facts about Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.228.140.617.738.250.725|C19.700.355.800

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