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Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion

Introduction: Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion

Description of Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion

Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion: 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.
Source: MeSH 2007

Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion: Related Topics

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Terms Similar to Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion:

  • Cushing Disease
  • Inappropriate ACTH Secretion Syndrome
  • Inappropriate Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Secretion

Source - MeSH 2007

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Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

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