Adrenal glands. Medical search

A pair of glands located at the cranial pole of each of the two KIDNEYS. Each adrenal gland is composed of two distinct endocrine tissues with separate embryonic origins, the ADRENAL CORTEX producing STEROIDS and the ADRENAL MEDULLA producing NEUROTRANSMITTERS.

Tumors or cancer of the ADRENAL GLANDS.

Pathological processes of the ADRENAL GLANDS.

The outer layer of the adrenal gland. It is derived from MESODERM and comprised of three zones (outer ZONA GLOMERULOSA, middle ZONA FASCICULATA, and inner ZONA RETICULARIS) with each producing various steroids preferentially, such as ALDOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE; DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and ANDROSTENEDIONE. Adrenal cortex function is regulated by pituitary ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN.

The inner portion of the adrenal gland. Derived from ECTODERM, adrenal medulla consists mainly of CHROMAFFIN CELLS that produces and stores a number of NEUROTRANSMITTERS, mainly adrenaline (EPINEPHRINE) and NOREPINEPHRINE. The activity of the adrenal medulla is regulated by the SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Conditions in which the production of adrenal CORTICOSTEROIDS falls below the requirement of the body. Adrenal insufficiency can be caused by defects in the ADRENAL GLANDS, the PITUITARY GLAND, or the HYPOTHALAMUS.

Glands that secrete SALIVA in the MOUTH. There are three pairs of salivary glands (PAROTID GLAND; SUBLINGUAL GLAND; SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND).

Tumors or cancers of the ADRENAL CORTEX.

An anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the ADRENAL CORTEX and its production of CORTICOSTEROIDS. ACTH is a 39-amino acid polypeptide of which the N-terminal 24-amino acid segment is identical in all species and contains the adrenocorticotrophic activity. Upon further tissue-specific processing, ACTH can yield ALPHA-MSH and corticotrophin-like intermediate lobe peptide (CLIP).

Excision of one or both adrenal glands. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

MAMMARY GLANDS in the non-human MAMMALS.

Glands of external secretion that release its secretions to the body's cavities, organs, or surface, through a duct.

One of two salivary glands in the neck, located in the space bound by the two bellies of the digastric muscle and the angle of the mandible. It discharges through the submandibular duct. The secretory units are predominantly serous although a few mucous alveoli, some with serous demilunes, occur. (Stedman, 25th ed)

A group of inherited disorders of the ADRENAL GLANDS, caused by enzyme defects in the synthesis of cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) and/or ALDOSTERONE leading to accumulation of precursors for ANDROGENS. Depending on the hormone imbalance, congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be classified as salt-wasting, hypertensive, virilizing, or feminizing. Defects in STEROID 21-HYDROXYLASE; STEROID 11-BETA-HYDROXYLASE; STEROID 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYLASE; 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASES); TESTOSTERONE 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE; or steroidogenic acute regulatory protein; among others, underlie these disorders.

A benign neoplasm of the ADRENAL CORTEX. It is characterized by a well-defined nodular lesion, usually less than 2.5 cm. Most adrenocortical adenomas are nonfunctional. The functional ones are yellow and contain LIPIDS. Depending on the cell type or cortical zone involved, they may produce ALDOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE; DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and/or ANDROSTENEDIONE.

A general class of ortho-dihydroxyphenylalkylamines derived from tyrosine.

The major nerves supplying sympathetic innervation to the abdomen. The greater, lesser, and lowest (or smallest) splanchnic nerves are formed by preganglionic fibers from the spinal cord which pass through the paravertebral ganglia and then to the celiac ganglia and plexuses. The lumbar splanchnic nerves carry fibers which pass through the lumbar paravertebral ganglia to the mesenteric and hypogastric ganglia.

The largest of the three pairs of SALIVARY GLANDS. They lie on the sides of the FACE immediately below and in front of the EAR.

The wide middle zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) via 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE.

The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.

An adrenocortical steroid that has modest but significant activities as a mineralocorticoid and a glucocorticoid. (From Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 8th ed, p1437)

A usually benign, well-encapsulated, lobular, vascular tumor of chromaffin tissue of the ADRENAL MEDULLA or sympathetic paraganglia. The cardinal symptom, reflecting the increased secretion of EPINEPHRINE and NOREPINEPHRINE, is HYPERTENSION, which may be persistent or intermittent. During severe attacks, there may be HEADACHE; SWEATING, palpitation, apprehension, TREMOR; PALLOR or FLUSHING of the face, NAUSEA and VOMITING, pain in the CHEST and ABDOMEN, and paresthesias of the extremities. The incidence of malignancy is as low as 5% but the pathologic distinction between benign and malignant pheochromocytomas is not clear. (Dorland, 27th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1298)

Pathological processes of the ADRENAL CORTEX.

A condition caused by prolonged exposure to excess levels of cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) or other GLUCOCORTICOIDS from endogenous or exogenous sources. It is characterized by upper body OBESITY; OSTEOPOROSIS; HYPERTENSION; DIABETES MELLITUS; HIRSUTISM; AMENORRHEA; and excess body fluid. Endogenous Cushing syndrome or spontaneous hypercortisolism is divided into two groups, those due to an excess of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN and those that are ACTH-independent.

A hormone secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX that regulates electrolyte and water balance by increasing the renal retention of sodium and the excretion of potassium.

The inner zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces the enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE, a 21-carbon steroid, to 19-carbon steroids (DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and ANDROSTENEDIONE) via 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYPREGNENOLONE.

Sweat-producing structures that are embedded in the DERMIS. Each gland consists of a single tube, a coiled body, and a superficial duct.

Excess production of ADRENAL CORTEX HORMONES such as ALDOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE; DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and/or ANDROSTENEDIONE. Hyperadrenal syndromes include CUSHING SYNDROME; HYPERALDOSTERONISM; and VIRILISM.

Small, sacculated organs found within the DERMIS. Each gland has a single duct that emerges from a cluster of oval alveoli. Each alveolus consists of a transparent BASEMENT MEMBRANE enclosing epithelial cells. The ducts from most sebaceous glands open into a HAIR FOLLICLE, but some open on the general surface of the SKIN. Sebaceous glands secrete SEBUM.

Cells that store epinephrine secretory vesicles. During times of stress, the nervous system signals the vesicles to secrete their hormonal content. Their name derives from their ability to stain a brownish color with chromic salts. Characteristically, they are located in the adrenal medulla and paraganglia (PARAGANGLIA, CHROMAFFIN) of the sympathetic nervous system.

A salivary gland on each side of the mouth below the TONGUE.

A condition caused by the overproduction of ALDOSTERONE. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant HYPERTENSION and HYPOKALEMIA.

A sebaceous gland that, in some animals, acts as an accessory to the lacrimal gland. The harderian gland excretes fluid that facilitates movement of the third eyelid.

A sterol usually substituted with radioactive iodine. It is an adrenal cortex scanning agent with demonstrated high adrenal concentration and superior adrenal imaging.

The cells of the body which stain with chromium salts. They occur along the sympathetic nerves, in the adrenal gland, and in various other organs.

An adrenal microsomal cytochrome P450 enzyme that catalyzes the 21-hydroxylation of steroids in the presence of molecular oxygen and NADPH-FERRIHEMOPROTEIN REDUCTASE. This enzyme, encoded by CYP21 gene, converts progesterones to precursors of adrenal steroid hormones (CORTICOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE). Defects in CYP21 cause congenital adrenal hyperplasia (ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA, CONGENITAL).

A synthetic peptide that is identical to the 24-amino acid segment at the N-terminal of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE. ACTH (1-24), a segment similar in all species, contains the biological activity that stimulates production of CORTICOSTEROIDS in the ADRENAL CORTEX.

The narrow subcapsular outer zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to ALDOSTERONE. The final steps involve three successive oxidations by CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP11B2.

Examinations that evaluate and monitor hormone production in the adrenal cortex.

Tumors or cancer of the SALIVARY GLANDS.

An adrenal disease characterized by the progressive destruction of the ADRENAL CORTEX, resulting in insufficient production of ALDOSTERONE and HYDROCORTISONE. Clinical symptoms include ANOREXIA; NAUSEA; WEIGHT LOSS; MUSCLE WEAKNESS; and HYPERPIGMENTATION of the SKIN due to increase in circulating levels of ACTH precursor hormone which stimulates MELANOCYTES.

A malignant neoplasm of the ADRENAL CORTEX. Adrenocortical carcinomas are unencapsulated anaplastic (ANAPLASIA) masses sometimes exceeding 20 cm or 200 g. They are more likely to be functional than nonfunctional, and produce ADRENAL CORTEX HORMONES that may result in hypercortisolism (CUSHING SYNDROME); HYPERALDOSTERONISM; and/or VIRILISM.

A rare benign tumor of the adrenal gland, several centimeters in diameter, composed in varying proportions of adipose tissue, lymphocytes, and primitive myeloid cells, probably a developmental abnormality. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Infection of the ENDOCRINE GLANDS with species of MYCOBACTERIUM, most often MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS.

A mitochondrial cytochrome P450 enzyme that catalyzes the 11-beta-hydroxylation of steroids in the presence of molecular oxygen and NADPH-FERRIHEMOPROTEIN REDUCTASE. This enzyme, encoded by CYP11B1 gene, is important in the synthesis of CORTICOSTERONE and HYDROCORTISONE. Defects in CYP11B1 cause congenital adrenal hyperplasia (ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA, CONGENITAL).

A major C19 steroid produced by the ADRENAL CORTEX. It is also produced in small quantities in the TESTIS and the OVARY. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) can be converted to TESTOSTERONE; ANDROSTENEDIONE; ESTRADIOL; and ESTRONE. Most of DHEA is sulfated (DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE) before secretion.

The active sympathomimetic hormone from the ADRENAL MEDULLA. It stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic VASOCONSTRICTION and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the HEART, and dilates BRONCHI and cerebral vessels. It is used in ASTHMA and CARDIAC FAILURE and to delay absorption of local ANESTHETICS.

Domesticated bovine animals of the genus Bos, usually kept on a farm or ranch and used for the production of meat or dairy products or for heavy labor.

RNA sequences that serve as templates for protein synthesis. Bacterial mRNAs are generally primary transcripts in that they do not require post-transcriptional processing. Eukaryotic mRNA is synthesized in the nucleus and must be exported to the cytoplasm for translation. Most eukaryotic mRNAs have a sequence of polyadenylic acid at the 3' end, referred to as the poly(A) tail. The function of this tail is not known for certain, but it may play a role in the export of mature mRNA from the nucleus as well as in helping stabilize some mRNA molecules by retarding their degradation in the cytoplasm.

Organelles in CHROMAFFIN CELLS located in the adrenal glands and various other organs. These granules are the site of the synthesis, storage, metabolism, and secretion of EPINEPHRINE and NOREPINEPHRINE.

Accumulation of a drug or chemical substance in various organs (including those not relevant to its pharmacologic or therapeutic action). This distribution depends on the blood flow or perfusion rate of the organ, the ability of the drug to penetrate organ membranes, tissue specificity, protein binding. The distribution is usually expressed as tissue to plasma ratios.

A microsomal cytochrome P450 enzyme that catalyzes the 17-alpha-hydroxylation of progesterone or pregnenolone and subsequent cleavage of the residual two carbons at C17 in the presence of molecular oxygen and NADPH-FERRIHEMOPROTEIN REDUCTASE. This enzyme, encoded by CYP17 gene, generates precursors for glucocorticoid, androgen, and estrogen synthesis. Defects in CYP17 gene cause congenital adrenal hyperplasia (ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA, CONGENITAL) and abnormal sexual differentiation.

A benign epithelial tumor with a glandular organization.

Surgical removal or destruction of the hypophysis, or pituitary gland. (Dorland, 28th ed)

The measurement of an organ in volume, mass, or heaviness.

The circulating form of a major C19 steroid produced primarily by the ADRENAL CORTEX. DHEA sulfate serves as a precursor for TESTOSTERONE; ANDROSTENEDIONE; ESTRADIOL; and ESTRONE.

Two pairs of small oval-shaped glands located in the front and the base of the NECK and adjacent to the two lobes of THYROID GLAND. They secrete PARATHYROID HORMONE that regulates the balance of CALCIUM; PHOSPHORUS; and MAGNESIUM in the body.

The sebaceous glands situated on the inner surface of the eyelids between the tarsal plates and CONJUNCTIVA.

A transcription factor and member of the nuclear receptor family NR5 that is expressed throughout the adrenal and reproductive axes during development. It plays an important role in sexual differentiation, formation of primary steroidogenic tissues, and their functions in post-natal and adult life. It regulates the expression of key steroidogenic enzymes.

A benign neoplasm that usually arises from the sympathetic trunk in the mediastinum. Histologic features include spindle cell proliferation (resembling a neurofibroma) and the presence of large ganglion cells. The tumor may present clinically with HORNER SYNDROME or diarrhea due to ectopic production of vasoactive intestinal peptide. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, p966)

The tear-forming and tear-conducting system which includes the lacrimal glands, eyelid margins, conjunctival sac, and the tear drainage system.

Histochemical localization of immunoreactive substances using labeled antibodies as reagents.

A group of polycyclic compounds closely related biochemically to TERPENES. They include cholesterol, numerous hormones, precursors of certain vitamins, bile acids, alcohols (STEROLS), and certain natural drugs and poisons. Steroids have a common nucleus, a fused, reduced 17-carbon atom ring system, cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene. Most steroids also have two methyl groups and an aliphatic side-chain attached to the nucleus. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)

The abundant submucosal mucous glands in the DUODENUM. These glands secrete BICARBONATE IONS; GLYCOPROTEINS; and PEPSINOGEN II.

Accessory salivary glands located in the lip, cheek, tongue, floor of mouth, palate and intramaxillary.

An enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of a 3 beta-hydroxy-delta(5)-steroid to 3-oxo-delta(4)-steroid in the presence of NAD. It converts pregnenolone to progesterone and dehydroepiandrosterone to androstenedione. EC 1.1.1.145.

A mitochondrial cytochrome P450 enzyme that catalyzes the 18-hydroxylation of steroids in the presence of molecular oxygen and NADPH-specific flavoprotein. This enzyme, encoded by CYP11B2 gene, is important in the conversion of CORTICOSTERONE to 18-hydroxycorticosterone and the subsequent conversion to ALDOSTERONE.

Catalyze the oxidation of 3-hydroxysteroids to 3-ketosteroids.

Genetically identical individuals developed from brother and sister matings which have been carried out for twenty or more generations or by parent x offspring matings carried out with certain restrictions. This also includes animals with a long history of closed colony breeding.

A melanocortin receptor subtype found primarily in the ADRENAL CORTEX. It shows specificity for ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE.

Ductless glands that secrete HORMONES directly into the BLOOD CIRCULATION. These hormones influence the METABOLISM and other functions of cells in the body.

The interactions between the anterior pituitary and adrenal glands, in which corticotropin (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex and adrenal cortical hormones suppress the production of corticotropin by the anterior pituitary.

Characteristic restricted to a particular organ of the body, such as a cell type, metabolic response or expression of a particular protein or antigen.

A small, unpaired gland situated in the SELLA TURCICA. It is connected to the HYPOTHALAMUS by a short stalk which is called the INFUNDIBULUM.

The unborn young of a viviparous mammal, in the postembryonic period, after the major structures have been outlined. In humans, the unborn young from the end of the eighth week after CONCEPTION until BIRTH, as distinguished from the earlier EMBRYO, MAMMALIAN.

Exocrine glands in animals which secrete scents which either repel or attract other animals, e.g. perianal glands of skunks, anal glands of weasels, musk glands of foxes, ventral glands of wood rats, and dorsal glands of peccaries.

Cell surface receptors that bind CORTICOTROPIN; (ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone) with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes. Pharmacology suggests there may be multiple ACTH receptors. An ACTH receptor has been cloned and belongs to a subfamily of G-protein-coupled receptors. In addition to the adrenal cortex, ACTH receptors are found in the brain and immune systems.

19-Iodocholest-5-en-3 beta-ol. A cholesterol derivative usually substituted with radioactive iodine in the 19 position. The compound is an adrenal cortex scanning agent used in the assessment of patients suspected of having Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma and adrenal remnants following total adrenalectomy.

Unanticipated information discovered in the course of testing or medical care. Used in discussions of information that may have social or psychological consequences, such as when it is learned that a child's biological father is someone other than the putative father, or that a person tested for one disease or disorder has, or is at risk for, something else.

Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.

A group of CORTICOSTEROIDS that affect carbohydrate metabolism (GLUCONEOGENESIS, liver glycogen deposition, elevation of BLOOD SUGAR), inhibit ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE secretion, and possess pronounced anti-inflammatory activity. They also play a role in fat and protein metabolism, maintenance of arterial blood pressure, alteration of the connective tissue response to injury, reduction in the number of circulating lymphocytes, and functioning of the central nervous system.

A methyltransferase that catalyzes the reaction of S-adenosyl-L-methionine and phenylethanolamine to yield S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine and N-methylphenylethanolamine. It can act on various phenylethanolamines and converts norepinephrine into epinephrine. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 2.1.1.28.

A collection of NEURONS, tracts of NERVE FIBERS, endocrine tissue, and blood vessels in the HYPOTHALAMUS and the PITUITARY GLAND. This hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal circulation provides the mechanism for hypothalamic neuroendocrine (HYPOTHALAMIC HORMONES) regulation of pituitary function and the release of various PITUITARY HORMONES into the systemic circulation to maintain HOMEOSTASIS.

The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH.

A mitochondrial cytochrome P450 enzyme that catalyzes the side-chain cleavage of C27 cholesterol to C21 pregnenolone in the presence of molecular oxygen and NADPH-FERRIHEMOPROTEIN REDUCTASE. This enzyme, encoded by CYP11A1 gene, catalyzes the breakage between C20 and C22 which is the initial and rate-limiting step in the biosynthesis of various gonadal and adrenal steroid hormones.

A metabolite of PROGESTERONE with a hydroxyl group at the 17-alpha position. It serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of HYDROCORTISONE and GONADAL STEROID HORMONES.

A group of hydroxycorticosteroids bearing a hydroxy group at the 17-position. Urinary excretion of these compounds is used as an index of adrenal function. They are used systemically in the free alcohol form, but with esterification of the hydroxy groups, topical effectiveness is increased.

A group of CORTICOSTEROIDS primarily associated with water and electrolyte balance. This is accomplished through the effect on ION TRANSPORT in renal tubules, resulting in retention of sodium and loss of potassium. Mineralocorticoid secretion is itself regulated by PLASMA VOLUME, serum potassium, and ANGIOTENSIN II.

An increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ without tumor formation. It differs from HYPERTROPHY, which is an increase in bulk without an increase in the number of cells.

A highly specific (Leu-Leu) endopeptidase that generates ANGIOTENSIN I from its precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, leading to a cascade of reactions which elevate BLOOD PRESSURE and increase sodium retention by the kidney in the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. The enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.4.99.19.

An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid.

Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories.

Steroids that contain a ketone group at position 17.

A strain of albino rat developed at the Wistar Institute that has spread widely at other institutions. This has markedly diluted the original strain.

Large, branched, specialized sweat glands that empty into the upper portion of a HAIR FOLLICLE instead of directly onto the SKIN.

Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations.

A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances.

The reproductive organ (GONADS) in female animals. In vertebrates, the ovary contains two functional parts: the OVARIAN FOLLICLE for the production of female germ cells (OOGENESIS); and the endocrine cells (GRANULOSA CELLS; THECA CELLS; and LUTEAL CELLS) for the production of ESTROGENS and PROGESTERONE.

Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter. Norepinephrine is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse projection system in the brain arising from the locus ceruleus. It is also found in plants and is used pharmacologically as a sympathomimetic.

A strain of albino rat used widely for experimental purposes because of its calmness and ease of handling. It was developed by the Sprague-Dawley Animal Company.

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-tyrosine, tetrahydrobiopterin, and oxygen to 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine, dihydrobiopterin, and water. EC 1.14.16.2.

The sequence of PURINES and PYRIMIDINES in nucleic acids and polynucleotides. It is also called nucleotide sequence.

One of the three major families of endogenous opioid peptides. The enkephalins are pentapeptides that are widespread in the central and peripheral nervous systems and in the adrenal medulla.

The amount of a substance secreted by cells or by a specific organ or organism over a given period of time; usually applies to those substances which are formed by glandular tissues and are released by them into biological fluids, e.g., secretory rate of corticosteroids by the adrenal cortex, secretory rate of gastric acid by the gastric mucosa.

Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.

Collection of granular epithelial cells in the uterine muscle beneath the placenta that develop during pregnancy in certain species of animals.

The male gonad containing two functional parts: the SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES for the production and transport of male germ cells (SPERMATOGENESIS) and the interstitial compartment containing LEYDIG CELLS that produce ANDROGENS.

A selective nicotinic cholinergic agonist used as a research tool. DMPP activates nicotinic receptors in autonomic ganglia but has little effect at the neuromuscular junction.

Autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by cardiac and cutaneous MYXOMAS; LENTIGINOSIS (spotty pigmentation of the skin), and endocrinopathy and its associated endocrine tumors. The cardiac myxomas may lead to SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH and other complications in Carney complex patients. The gene coding for the PRKAR1A protein is one of the causative genetic loci (type 1). A second locus is at chromosome 2p16 (type 2).

The unfavorable effect of environmental factors (stressors) on the physiological functions of an organism. Prolonged unresolved physiological stress can affect HOMEOSTASIS of the organism, and may lead to damaging or pathological conditions.

Study of intracellular distribution of chemicals, reaction sites, enzymes, etc., by means of staining reactions, radioactive isotope uptake, selective metal distribution in electron microscopy, or other methods.

A 21-carbon steroid, derived from CHOLESTEROL and found in steroid hormone-producing tissues. Pregnenolone is the precursor to GONADAL STEROID HORMONES and the adrenal CORTICOSTEROIDS.

Deficient oxygenation of FETAL BLOOD.

Neoplasm derived from displaced cells (rest cells) of the primordial ADRENAL GLANDS, generally in patients with CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA. Adrenal rest tumors have been identified in TESTES; LIVER; and other tissues. They are dependent on ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN for growth and adrenal steroid secretion.

One of the endogenous pentapeptides with morphine-like activity. It differs from LEU-ENKEPHALIN by the amino acid METHIONINE in position 5. Its first four amino acid sequence is identical to the tetrapeptide sequence at the N-terminal of BETA-ENDORPHIN.

A technique that localizes specific nucleic acid sequences within intact chromosomes, eukaryotic cells, or bacterial cells through the use of specific nucleic acid-labeled probes.

The age of the conceptus, beginning from the time of FERTILIZATION. In clinical obstetrics, the gestational age is often estimated as the time from the last day of the last MENSTRUATION which is about 2 weeks before OVULATION and fertilization.

An alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria. Reserpine inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine into storage vesicles resulting in depletion of catecholamines and serotonin from central and peripheral axon terminals. It has been used as an antihypertensive and an antipsychotic as well as a research tool, but its adverse effects limit its clinical use.

An aromatase inhibitor that is used in the treatment of advanced BREAST CANCER.

The phenotypic manifestation of a gene or genes by the processes of GENETIC TRANSCRIPTION and GENETIC TRANSLATION.

A variation of the PCR technique in which cDNA is made from RNA via reverse transcription. The resultant cDNA is then amplified using standard PCR protocols.

A peptide of about 41 amino acids that stimulates the release of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE. CRH is synthesized by neurons in the PARAVENTRICULAR NUCLEUS of the HYPOTHALAMUS. After being released into the pituitary portal circulation, CRH stimulates the release of ACTH from the PITUITARY GLAND. CRH can also be synthesized in other tissues, such as PLACENTA; ADRENAL MEDULLA; and TESTIS.

The domestic cat, Felis catus, of the carnivore family FELIDAE, comprising over 30 different breeds. The domestic cat is descended primarily from the wild cat of Africa and extreme southwestern Asia. Though probably present in towns in Palestine as long ago as 7000 years, actual domestication occurred in Egypt about 4000 years ago. (From Walker's Mammals of the World, 6th ed, p801)

The processes of milk secretion by the maternal MAMMARY GLANDS after PARTURITION. The proliferation of the mammary glandular tissue, milk synthesis, and milk expulsion or let down are regulated by the interactions of several hormones including ESTRADIOL; PROGESTERONE; PROLACTIN; and OXYTOCIN.

A synthetic mineralocorticoid with anti-inflammatory activity.

17,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. A 17-hydroxycorticosteroid with glucocorticoid and anti-inflammatory activities.

The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland, also known as the adenohypophysis. It secretes the ADENOHYPOPHYSEAL HORMONES that regulate vital functions such as GROWTH; METABOLISM; and REPRODUCTION.

A group of acidic proteins that are major components of SECRETORY GRANULES in the endocrine and neuroendocrine cells. They play important roles in the aggregation, packaging, sorting, and processing of secretory protein prior to secretion. They are cleaved to release biologically active peptides. There are various types of granins, usually classified by their sources.

Any of the ruminant mammals with curved horns in the genus Ovis, family Bovidae. They possess lachrymal grooves and interdigital glands, which are absent in GOATS.

The order of amino acids as they occur in a polypeptide chain. This is referred to as the primary structure of proteins. It is of fundamental importance in determining PROTEIN CONFORMATION.

A benzoate-cevane found in VERATRUM and Schoenocaulon. It activates SODIUM CHANNELS to stay open longer than normal.

Compounds that interact with ANDROGEN RECEPTORS in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of TESTOSTERONE. Depending on the target tissues, androgenic effects can be on SEX DIFFERENTIATION; male reproductive organs, SPERMATOGENESIS; secondary male SEX CHARACTERISTICS; LIBIDO; development of muscle mass, strength, and power.

A type of chromogranin which was first isolated from CHROMAFFIN CELLS of the ADRENAL MEDULLA but is also found in other tissues and in many species including human, bovine, rat, mouse, and others. It is an acidic protein with 431 to 445 amino acid residues. It contains fragments that inhibit vasoconstriction or release of hormones and neurotransmitter, while other fragments exert antimicrobial actions.

Detection of RNA that has been electrophoretically separated and immobilized by blotting on nitrocellulose or other type of paper or nylon membrane followed by hybridization with labeled NUCLEIC ACID PROBES.

Classic quantitative assay for detection of antigen-antibody reactions using a radioactively labeled substance (radioligand) either directly or indirectly to measure the binding of the unlabeled substance to a specific antibody or other receptor system. Non-immunogenic substances (e.g., haptens) can be measured if coupled to larger carrier proteins (e.g., bovine gamma-globulin or human serum albumin) capable of inducing antibody formation.

Treatment process involving the injection of fluid into an organ or tissue.

Fushi tarazu transcription factors were originally identified in DROSOPHILA. They are found throughout ARTHROPODS and play important roles in segmentation and CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM development.

Saturated derivatives of the steroid pregnane. The 5-beta series includes PROGESTERONE and related hormones; the 5-alpha series includes forms generally excreted in the urine.

The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.

A delta-4 C19 steroid that is produced not only in the TESTIS, but also in the OVARY and the ADRENAL CORTEX. Depending on the tissue type, androstenedione can serve as a precursor to TESTOSTERONE as well as ESTRONE and ESTRADIOL.

A neurotransmitter found at neuromuscular junctions, autonomic ganglia, parasympathetic effector junctions, a subset of sympathetic effector junctions, and at many sites in the central nervous system.

An octapeptide that is a potent but labile vasoconstrictor. It is produced from angiotensin I after the removal of two amino acids at the C-terminal by ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME. The amino acid in position 5 varies in different species. To block VASOCONSTRICTION and HYPERTENSION effect of angiotensin II, patients are often treated with ACE INHIBITORS or with ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKERS.

Any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or intercellular factors influence the differential control (induction or repression) of gene action at the level of transcription or translation.

Chemical substances having a specific regulatory effect on the activity of a certain organ or organs. The term was originally applied to substances secreted by various ENDOCRINE GLANDS and transported in the bloodstream to the target organs. It is sometimes extended to include those substances that are not produced by the endocrine glands but that have similar effects.

An orally active synthetic progestational hormone used often in combinations as an oral contraceptive.

Radiographic visualization of the body between the thorax and the pelvis, i.e., within the peritoneal cavity.

An inhibitor of the enzyme STEROID 11-BETA-MONOOXYGENASE. It is used as a test of the feedback hypothalamic-pituitary mechanism in the diagnosis of CUSHING SYNDROME.

Microscopy using an electron beam, instead of light, to visualize the sample, thereby allowing much greater magnification. The interactions of ELECTRONS with specimens are used to provide information about the fine structure of that specimen. In TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY the reactions of the electrons that are transmitted through the specimen are imaged. In SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY an electron beam falls at a non-normal angle on the specimen and the image is derived from the reactions occurring above the plane of the specimen.

Unstable isotopes of iodine that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. I atoms with atomic weights 117-139, except I 127, are radioactive iodine isotopes.

A toxic alkaloid found in Amanita muscaria (fly fungus) and other fungi of the Inocybe species. It is the first parasympathomimetic substance ever studied and causes profound parasympathetic activation that may end in convulsions and death. The specific antidote is atropine.

Glands situated on each side of the prostate that secrete a fluid component of the seminal fluid into the urethra.

Calculi occurring in a salivary gland. Most salivary gland calculi occur in the submandibular gland, but can also occur in the parotid gland and in the sublingual and minor salivary glands.

Death resulting from the presence of a disease in an individual, as shown by a single case report or a limited number of patients. This should be differentiated from DEATH, the physiological cessation of life and from MORTALITY, an epidemiological or statistical concept.

Compounds containing the hexamethylenebis(trimethylammonium) cation. Members of this group frequently act as antihypertensive agents and selective ganglionic blocking agents.

A basic element found in nearly all organized tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes.

Cell surface proteins that bind ANGIOTENSINS and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells.

A potent androgenic steroid and major product secreted by the LEYDIG CELLS of the TESTIS. Its production is stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE from the PITUITARY GLAND. In turn, testosterone exerts feedback control of the pituitary LH and FSH secretion. Depending on the tissues, testosterone can be further converted to DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE or ESTRADIOL.

Abnormally low potassium concentration in the blood. It may result from potassium loss by renal secretion or by the gastrointestinal route, as by vomiting or diarrhea. It may be manifested clinically by neuromuscular disorders ranging from weakness to paralysis, by electrocardiographic abnormalities (depression of the T wave and elevation of the U wave), by renal disease, and by gastrointestinal disorders. (Dorland, 27th ed)

All the organs involved in reproduction and the formation and release of URINE. It includes the kidneys, ureters, BLADDER; URETHRA, and the organs of reproduction - ovaries, UTERUS; FALLOPIAN TUBES; VAGINA; and CLITORIS in women and the testes; SEMINAL VESICLES; PROSTATE; seminal ducts; and PENIS in men.

An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.

The domestic dog, Canis familiaris, comprising about 400 breeds, of the carnivore family CANIDAE. They are worldwide in distribution and live in association with people. (Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, p1065)

The regular recurrence, in cycles of about 24 hours, of biological processes or activities, such as sensitivity to drugs and stimuli, hormone secretion, sleeping, and feeding.

Any of the ducts which transport saliva. Salivary ducts include the parotid duct, the major and minor sublingual ducts, and the submandibular duct.

Ganglioneuromas and renal anomalies are induced by activated RET(MEN2B) in transgenic mice. (1/3055)

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN2B) is an autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by the development of medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytomas, musculoskeletal anomalies and mucosal ganglioneuromas. MEN2B is caused by a specific mutation (Met918-->Thr) in the RET receptor tyrosine kinase. Different mutations of RET lead to other conditions including MEN2A, familial medullary thyroid carcinoma and intestinal aganglionosis (Hirschsprung disease). Transgenic mice were created using the dopamine beta-hydroxylase promoter to direct expression of RET(MEN2B) in the developing sympathetic and enteric nervous systems and the adrenal medulla. DbetaH-RET(MEN2B) transgenic mice developed benign neuroglial tumors, histologically identical to human ganglioneuromas, in their sympathetic nervous systems and adrenal glands. The enteric nervous system was not affected. The neoplasms in DbetaH-RET(MEN2B) mice were similar to benign neuroglial tumors induced in transgenic mice by activated Ras expression under control of the same promoter. Levels of phosphorylated MAP kinase were not increased in the RET(MEN2B)-induced neurolglial proliferations, suggesting that alternative pathways may play a role in the pathogenesis of these lesions. Transgenic mice with the highest levels of DbetaH-RET(MEN2B) expression, unexpectedly developed renal malformations analogous to those reported with loss of function mutations in the Ret gene. (+info)

An alternative transcript of the rat renin gene can result in a truncated prorenin that is transported into adrenal mitochondria. (2/3055)

Characterization of the local renin-angiotensin system in the rat adrenal zona glomerulosa indicated a dual targeting of renin both to the secretory pathway and mitochondria. To investigate the transport of renin into mitochondria, we constructed a series of amino-terminal deletion variants of preprorenin. One of these variants, lacking the complete signal sequence for the endoplasmic reticulum and 10 amino acids of the profragment, was transported efficiently into isolated mitochondria. The transport was further shown to be dependent on mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP synthesis. Analysis of adrenal RNA revealed the existence of 2 renin transcripts. While one of the transcripts corresponds to the known full-length transcript, the other one lacks exon 1; instead, exon 2 is preceded by a domain of 80 nucleotides originating from intron 1. This domain, as well as the following region of intron 1 being excised, shows all essential sequence elements defining an additional, so-far-unknown exon. The second mRNA possibly derives from an additional transcription start in intron 1 and an alternative splicing process. Translation of this mRNA could result in a truncated prorenin representing a cytosolic form of renin, which is required for transport into mitochondria. This truncated prorenin corresponds exactly to the deletion variant being imported into mitochondria in vitro. (+info)

Cortisol in fetal fluids and the fetal adrenal at parturition in the tammar wallaby (Macropus eugenii). (3/3055)

Glucocorticoid hormones may play a critical role in initiating parturition in tammar wallabies. In this study, we investigated the concentration of cortisol in fetal fluids and cortisol production by fetal adrenals over the last 3 days of the 26-day pregnancy and within 24 h postpartum. The fetal adrenals almost doubled in size between Days 24 and 26 of pregnancy, and their cortisol content increased over 10-fold during this period, from 10 pg to over 100 pg per adrenal pair. After birth, neonatal adrenals continued to grow, but cortisol content fell dramatically to 20 pg. The prepartum increase in adrenal cortisol was reflected by a substantial rise in cortisol concentrations in yolk sac fluid, allantoic fluid, and fetal blood, which were below 10 ng/ml on Day 24 and rose to over 40 ng/ml by Day 26. Cortisol concentrations in neonatal blood decreased postpartum, mirroring decreased cortisol content in neonatal adrenals. Cortisol production by the fetal adrenal was stimulated in vitro by ACTH and prostaglandin E2, suggesting that the in vivo increase may be stimulated by release of ACTH from the fetal hypothalamic-pituitary axis and prostaglandin E2 from the placenta. These results indicate that increasing cortisol production by the fetal adrenal is a characteristic of late pregnancy in the tammar wallaby and support the suggestion that fetal cortisol may trigger the initiation of parturition in this marsupial species. (+info)

Identification of 17-methyl-18-norandrosta-5,13(17-dien-3beta-ol, the C19 fragment formed by adrenal side chain cleavage of a 20-aryl analog of (20S)-20-hydroxycholesterol. (4/3055)

Incubation of (20R)-20-phenyl-5-pregnene-3beta,20-diol, an aromatic analog of (23S)-20-hydroxycholesterol, with an adrenal mitochondrial preparation leads to the formation of four compounds: pregnenolone, phenol, a C8 ketone, acetophenone, and a nonpolar C19 compound. This latter compound has now been identified by reverse isotope dilution analysis and by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry as 17-methyl-18-norandrosta-5,13(17)-dien-3beta-ol. From these results it is evident that enzymatic fission of the C-17,20 bond of this synthetic derivative occurs. On the other hand, when (20S)-20-hydroxy[21-14C]cholesterol was used as substrate, the analogous cleavage did not take place. Thus, substitution of an aromatic group on C-20 facilitates side chain cleavage between that carbon atom and the nucleus whereas neither of the naturally occuring precursors, cholesterol or its 20-hydroxylated counterpart, are metabolized to a C8 fragment. (+info)

The treatment of insulin resistance does not improve adrenal cytochrome P450c17alpha enzyme dysregulation in polycystic ovary syndrome. (5/3055)

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether metformin. when given to non-diabetic women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), results in a reduction of insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia while body weight is maintained. Also we aimed to see whether the reduction in insulin levels attenuates the activity of adrenal P450c17alpha enzyme in patients with PCOS. DESIGN: We investigated the 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) and androstenedione responses to ACTH, insulin responses to an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and glucose disposal rate in an insulin tolerance test before and after metformin therapy (500 mg, orally, twice daily, for 12 weeks). METHODS: The presence of hyperinsulinemia in 15 women with PCOS was demonstrated by an OGTT and results were compared with those of 10 healthy women. Insulin sensitivity was measured by the rate of endogenous glucose disposal after i.v. bolus injection of insulin. 17-OHP and androstenedione responses to ACTH were measured in all the women with PCOS and the normal women. RESULTS: Women with PCOS were hyperinsulinemic (102.0+/-13.0 (S.E.M.) VS 46.2+/-4.4 pmol/l) and hyperandrogenemic (free testosterone 15.3+/-1.7 vs 7.9+/-0.6 nmol/l; androstenedione 11.8+/-0.8 vs 8.2+/-0.6 nmol/l) and more hirsute (modified Ferriman-Gallwey score, 17.7+/-1.6 vs 3.0+/-0.3) than healthy women. In addition, women with PCOS had higher 17-OHP and androstenedione responses to ACTH when compared with healthy women. Metformin therapy resulted in some improvement in insulin sensitivity and reduced the basal and post-glucose load insulin levels. But 17-OHP and androstenedione responses to ACTH were unaltered in response to metformin. CONCLUSIONS: PCOS is characterized by hyperactivity of the adrenal P450c17alpha enzyme and insulin resistance. It seems that there is no direct relationship between insulin resistance and adrenal P450c17alpha enzyme dysregulation. (+info)

Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor rescues target-deprived sympathetic spinal cord neurons but requires transforming growth factor-beta as cofactor in vivo. (6/3055)

Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is a potent neurotrophic factor for several populations of CNS and peripheral neurons. Synthesis and storage of GDNF by the neuron-like adrenal medullary cells suggest roles in adrenal functions and/or in the maintenance of spinal cord neurons that innervate the adrenal medulla. We show that unilateral adrenomedullectomy causes degeneration of all sympathetic preganglionic neurons within the intermediolateral column (IML) of spinal cord segments T7-T10 that project to the adrenal medulla. In situ hybridization revealed that IML neurons express the glycosylphosphatidylinositol-linked alpha receptor 1 and c-Ret receptors, which are essential for GDNF signaling. IML neurons also display immunoreactivity for transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) receptor II. Administration of GDNF (recombinant human, 1 microg) in Gelfoam implanted into the medullectomized adrenal gland rescued all Fluoro-Gold-labeled preganglionic neurons projecting to the adrenal medulla after four weeks. Cytochrome c applied as a control protein was not effective. The protective effect of GDNF was prevented by co-administration to the Gelfoam of neutralizing antibodies recognizing all three TGF-beta isoforms but not GDNF. This suggests that the presence of endogenous TGF-beta was essential for permitting a neurotrophic effect of GDNF. Our data indicate that GDNF has a capacity to protect a population of autonomic spinal cord neurons from target-deprived cell death. Furthermore, our results demonstrate for the first time that the previously reported requirement of TGF-beta for permitting trophic actions of GDNF in vitro (Kreiglstein et al., 1998) also applies to the in vivo situation. (+info)

A possible contributory role of BK virus infection in neuroblastoma development. (7/3055)

The tumor suppressor protein p53 is aberrantly localized to the cytoplasm of neuroblastoma cells, compromising the suppressor function of this protein. Such tumors are experimentally induced in transgenic mice expressing the large tumor (T) antigen of polyomaviruses. The oncogenic mechanisms of T antigen include complex formation with, and inactivation of, the tumor suppressor protein p53. Samples from 18 human neuroblastomas and five normal human adrenal glands were examined. BK virus DNA was detected in all neuroblastomas and none of five normal adrenal glands by PCR. Using DNA in situ hybridization, polyomaviral DNA was found in the tumor cells of 17 of 18 neuroblastomas, but in none of five adrenal medullas. Expression of the large T antigen was detected in the tumor cells of 16 of 18 neuroblastomas, but in none of the five adrenal medullas. By double immunostaining BK virus T antigen and p53 was colocalized to the cytoplasm of the tumor cells. Immunoprecipitation revealed binding between the two proteins. The presence and expression of BK virus in neuroblastomas, but not in normal adrenal medulla, and colocalization and binding to p53, suggest that this virus may play a contributory role in the development of this neoplasm. (+info)

Lateralized effects of medial prefrontal cortex lesions on neuroendocrine and autonomic stress responses in rats. (8/3055)

The medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) is highly activated by stress and modulates neuroendocrine and autonomic function. Dopaminergic inputs to mPFC facilitate coping ability and demonstrate considerable hemispheric functional lateralization. The present study investigated the potentially lateralized regulation of stress responses at the level of mPFC output neurons, using ibotenic acid lesions. Neuroendocrine function was assessed by plasma corticosterone increases in response to acute or repeated 20 min restraint stress. The primary index of autonomic activation was gastric ulcer development during a separate cold restraint stress. Restraint-induced defecation was also monitored. Plasma corticosterone levels were markedly lower in response to repeated versus acute restraint stress. In acutely restrained animals, right or bilateral, but not left mPFC lesions, decreased prestress corticosterone levels, whereas in repeatedly restrained rats, the same lesions significantly reduced the peak stress-induced corticosterone response. Stress ulcer development (after a single cold restraint stress) was greatly reduced by either right or bilateral mPFC lesions but was unaffected by left lesions. Restraint-induced defecation was elevated in animals with left mPFC lesions. Finally, a left-biased asymmetry in adrenal gland weights was observed across animals, which was unaffected by mPFC lesions. The results suggest that mPFC output neurons demonstrate an intrinsic right brain specialization in both neuroendocrine and autonomic activation. Such findings may be particularly relevant to clinical depression which is associated with both disturbances in stress regulatory systems and hemispheric imbalances in prefrontal function. (+info)

"Presence of kisspeptin-like immunoreactivity in human adrenal glands and adrenal tumors". Journal of Molecular Neuroscience. 41 ... Adrenal gland[edit]. The neuropeptide kisspeptin plays an important role in reproduction, but also stimulates aldosterone ... The exact nature of the expression of kisspeptins in human adrenal glands unfortunately has not been fully clarified yet and ... The Kiss1 gene is located on chromosome 1. It is transcribed in the brain, adrenal gland, and pancreas. ...

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... chronically elevated ACTH levels occur in primary adrenal insufficiency (e.g. Addison's disease) when adrenal gland production ... ACTH receptors outside the adrenal gland[edit]. As indicated above, ACTH is a cleavage product of the pro-hormone, ... Nelson's syndrome, the rapid enlargement of the ACTH producing pituitary after the removal of both adrenal glands ... Its principal effects are increased production and release of cortisol by the cortex of the adrenal gland. ACTH is also related ...

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Adrenal gland. *Adrenalectomy. *Tests *Dexamethasone suppression test. *ACTH stimulation test. *Captopril suppression test ...

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Adrenal gland. *Adrenalectomy. *Tests *Dexamethasone suppression test. *ACTH stimulation test. *Captopril suppression test ... The gland's response is assessed by measuring the rise in cortisol and growth hormone (GH) in response to the hypoglycaemia ...

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Situated along the perimeter of the adrenal gland, the adrenal cortex mediates the stress response through the production of ... Anatomy Atlases - Microscopic Anatomy, plate 15.292 - "Adrenal Gland" *^ a b c d Ehrhart-Bornstein M, Hilbers U (1998). " ... The primary glucocorticoid released by the adrenal gland is cortisol in humans and corticosterone in many other animals. Its ... The adrenal cortex produces a number of different corticosteroid hormones. Mineralocorticoids[edit]. Main article: ...

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MEN2A (which affects 60% to 90% of MEN2 families):Medullary thyroid carcinoma; Pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal glands); ... a disorder of the thyroid gland). People with PKU do not have an enzyme needed to process the amino acid phenylalanine, which ... Parathyroid adenomas (benign [noncancerous] tumors) or hyperplasia (increased size) of the parathyroid gland; MEN2B (which ...

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During embryonic development, the thyroid gland is being formed, beginning at the base of the tongue and moving towards the ... as an irregular neck mass or a lump which develops from cells and tissues left over after the formation of the thyroid gland ...

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7. Adrenal gland. Vessels: 8. Renal artery and vein, 9. Inferior vena cava, 10. Abdominal aorta, 11. Common iliac artery and ...

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It is produced in humans by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex within the adrenal gland.[1] It is released in response ... The synthesis of cortisol in the adrenal gland is stimulated by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland with ACTH; ACTH ... the second of three layers comprising the adrenal cortex. The cortex forms the outer "bark" of each adrenal gland, situated ... However, in cattle, corticosterone levels may approach[94] or exceed[4] cortisol levels.). The medulla of the adrenal gland ...

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Male left, female on the right.) 1. Pineal gland 2. Pituitary gland 3. Thyroid gland 4. Thymus 5. Adrenal gland 6. Pancreas 7. ... Pituitary gland disorders[edit]. Posterior pituitary[edit]. *Diabetes insipidus. Anterior pituitary[edit]. *Hypopituitarism (or ... "Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism: Overactivity of the Thyroid Gland". endocrineweb.. *^ Savage, M W; P Mah; A Weetman; J Newell-Price ... Tumours of the endocrine glands not mentioned elsewhere[edit]. *Multiple endocrine neoplasia *MEN type 1 ...

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In the event that the blood supply to any one of the parathyroid glands is endangered through surgery, the parathyroid gland(s ... Adrenal insufficiency. (Addison's, WF). *aldosterone: Hypoaldosteronism *21α CAH. *11β CAH ... Irregular uptake can reflect an abnormally shaped or abnormally located gland, or it can indicate that a portion of the gland ... If the thyroid gland must be removed surgically, care must be taken to avoid damage to adjacent structures, the parathyroid ...

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7. Adrenal gland. Vessels: 8. Renal artery and vein, 9. Inferior vena cava, 10. Abdominal aorta, 11. Common iliac artery and ... In men, the prostate gland lies outside the opening for the urethra. The middle lobe of the prostate causes an elevation in the ... and is supported by fibres of the levator ani and of the prostate gland. In women, it lies in front of the uterus, separated by ... In males the neck of the urinary bladder is adjacent to the prostate gland. ...

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Adrenal glandsEdit. Total cortisol increases to three times of non-pregnant levels by the third trimester.[2] The increased ... The adrenal gland also produces more aldosterone, leading to an eight-fold increase in aldosterone.[2] Women do not show signs ... The adrenal gland also produces more androgens, such as testosterone, but this is buffered by estrogen's increase in sex- ... Pituitary glandEdit. The pituitary gland grows by about one-third as a result of hyperplasia of the lactrotrophs in response to ...

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866-7); The Adrenal Gland (p. 1059)". Medical Physiology: A Cellular And Molecular Approaoch. Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN 978-1- ... In the adrenal glands, it is likely involved in the paracrine regulation of aldosterone secretion; in the heart and vasculature ... Locally expressed renin-angiotensin systems have been found in a number of tissues, including the kidneys, adrenal glands, the ... In the adrenal cortex, angiotensin II acts to cause the release of aldosterone. Aldosterone acts on the tubules (e.g., the ...

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... to the adrenal glands. Lastly, cortisol (non-tropic) is secreted from the adrenal glands and goes into the bloodstream where it ... Most endocrine glands, such as the gonads, pancreas, and adrenal glands, produce non-tropic hormones. Those released from the ... CRH and ACTH are tropic hormones because they act on the anterior pituitary gland and adrenal glands, respectively, both of ... Some examples of non-tropic hormones are: Glucocorticoids: secreted from the adrenal glands and released directly into the ...

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Adrenal gland - The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones ... In humans, the major endocrine glands are the thyroid gland and the adrenal glands. In vertebrates, the hypothalamus is the ... Salivary gland - The salivary glands in mammals are exocrine glands that produce saliva through a system of ducts. Humans have ... a pair of seromucous tubarial glands (discovered in 2020) as well as hundreds of minor salivary glands. Salivary glands can be ...

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Androgens include testosterone, which is made in the testes; dehydroepiandrosterone, made in the adrenal glands; and ... Thus, the peripheral gland has a higher signal on T2WI than the central gland. In the peripheral gland, prostate cancer appears ... None is found in the anterior fibromuscular stroma since no glands are in that anatomic space. The prostate glands require male ... Adams J (1853). "The case of scirrhous of the prostate gland with corresponding affliction of the lymphatic glands in the ...

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179-. ISBN 978-1-61705-019-0.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) C.R. Kannan (6 December 2012). The Adrenal Gland. ... The medication is used in the controlled destruction of adrenal tissue, leading to a decrease in cortisol production. J. Larry ... In addition, mitotane has direct and selective cytotoxic effects on the adrenal cortex, via an unknown mechanism, and thereby ... 216-. ISBN 978-1-84184-951-5. Schteinberg DE, Motazedi A, NoonanRA, Thompson NW (1982). "Treatment of Adrenal Carcinomas". Arch ...

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Adrenal gland impairment. Iatrogenic, e.g., due to radiation, chemotherapy or surgery, such as laserization of the surface of ...

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In contrast to p,p'-DDD, which has direct cytotoxic effects on the adrenal glands via an unknown mechanism, amphenone B does ... 215-. ISBN 978-1-4832-2351-3. Kannan CR (6 December 2012). The Adrenal Gland. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 161-. ISBN ... which additionally has selective and direct cytotoxic effects on the adrenal glands similarly to p,p'-DDD, and was introduced ... and instead causes adrenal and thyroid gland hypertrophy due to respective inhibition of corticosteroid and thyroxine ...

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Angiotensin II also acts on the adrenal glands and releases aldosterone, which stimulates the epithelial cells in the distal ... Boulpaep EL, Boron WF (2005). "Integration of Salt and Water Balance; The Adrenal Gland". Medical physiology: a cellular and ... by reducing urinary loss through the secretion of vasopressin from the posterior pituitary gland. The normal concentration of ...

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Nussey, Stephen; Whitehead, Saffron (2001-01-01). The adrenal gland. BIOS Scientific Publishers. Liu, Dora; Ahmet, Alexandra; ... Hydrocortisone (cortisol) is typically used for replacement therapy, e.g. for adrenal insufficiency and congenital adrenal ... Addison's disease Adrenal insufficiency Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Gastroenterology Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease ... The cortico- part of the name refers to the adrenal cortex, which makes these steroid hormones. Thus a corticosteroid is a " ...

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... is produced in the adrenal glands and the gonads. The production of adrenal androstenedione is governed by ... In premenopausal women, the adrenal glands and ovaries each produce about half of the total androstenedione (about 3 mg/day). ...

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There was also damage to the adrenal glands and pancreas. Mynter, who participated in the autopsy, later stated his belief that ...

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Adrenal gland An endocrine gland located on top of the human kidney. Secretes adrenaline, one of the primary 'fight or flight' ... Pituitary gland an endocrine gland at the base of the brain. It is usually called the master gland, for its signals control the ... Produced in the adrenal glands, among others. Etiology the origin and development of a condition. The etiology of Type 1 ... Gland a tissue which produces a product used elsewhere. The pancreas is a large gland, and a complex one. It produces ...

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ISBN 978-3-319-12108-6. Dimitrios A. Linos; Jon A. van Heerden (5 December 2005). Adrenal Glands: Diagnostic Aspects and ... 341-. ISBN 978-0-12-397228-6. Fleseriu M, Castinetti F (2016). "Updates on the role of adrenal steroidogenesis inhibitors in ...

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My adrenal glands were being worn down. I would go flat after a few rounds of sparring because of a bad effect from energy ...

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850-. ISBN 978-0-323-06986-1. Dimitrios A. Linos; Jon A. van Heerden (5 December 2005). Adrenal Glands: Diagnostic Aspects and ... above 1890 μM/L or 700 to 800 μg/dL are highly suggestive of adrenal dysfunction because DHEA-S is made by the adrenal glands ... originating from the adrenal cortex in women. Approximately 10 to 15 mg of DHEA-S is secreted by the adrenal cortex per day in ... Whereas DHEA is derived mostly from the adrenal cortex but is also secreted to a lesser extent by the gonads (10%), DHEA-S is ...

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... and adrenal gland cells.[93] Viral replication triggers high levels of inflammatory chemical signals and leads to a septic ...

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... that stimulates the synthesis of cortisol by the adrenal glands. Pituitary adenomas are responsible for 80% of endogenous ... In such cases, the next step is adrenal imaging with CT. If plasma corticotropin concentrations are consistently above 3.3 pmol ... excessive adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion led to the production of large amounts of cortisol by the adrenal glands. ... A more accurate but invasive test used to differentiate pituitary from ectopic or adrenal Cushing's syndrome is inferior ...

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Another androgenic hormone responsible for increased sebaceous gland activity is DHEA-S. The adrenal glands secrete higher ... Although sebaceous gland activity in the skin increases during the late stages of pregnancy, pregnancy has not been reliably ... During puberty, an increase in sex hormones called androgens causes the skin follicle glands to grow larger and make more oily ... Medical conditions that commonly cause a high-androgen state, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia ...

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Sherwood, Lauralee (2010). "19 The Peripheral Endocrine Glands". Human Physiology. Brooks/Cole. p. 694. ISBN 978-0-495-39184-5. ... Acute overdose may cause fever, hypoglycemia, heart failure, coma, and unrecognized adrenal insufficiency. ... Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroxine (T4), an endogenous hormone secreted by the thyroid gland, which is converted to ... as thyroid hormones may cause an acute adrenal crisis by increasing the metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids.[20] For oral ...

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Most of these go to muscles and are therefore called motor impulses; some are secretory and enter glands; a portion are ...

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... s are synthesized in the testes, the ovaries, and the adrenal glands. ... and also in the adrenal glands. The testicles produce a much higher quantity than the ovaries. Conversion of testosterone to ... the innermost layer of the adrenal cortex. Adrenal androgens function as weak steroids (though some are precursors), and the ... Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid hormone produced in the adrenal cortex from cholesterol.[4] It is the primary ...

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This process occurs mainly in the gonads and adrenal glands. These drugs include aminoglutethimide, ketoconazole,[106] and ... Antigonadotropins are drugs that suppress the GnRH-mediated secretion of gonadotropins from the pituitary gland.[64] ... Tissues in which DHT forms at a high rate include the prostate gland, skin, and hair follicles.[37][111] In accordance, DHT is ... They act as growth factors in the prostate gland, stimulating cell division and tissue growth.[13] In accordance, therapeutic ...

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ACTH is transported by the blood to the adrenal cortex of the adrenal gland, where it rapidly stimulates biosynthesis of ... the pituitary gland (a pea-shaped structure located below the thalamus), and the adrenal (also called "suprarenal") glands ( ... Cortisol produced in the adrenal cortex will negatively feedback to inhibit both the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. This ... Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Redirected from Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal ...

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... first isolated from monkey adrenal glands by Julius Axelrod, on phenylethanolamine. The actions of monoamine oxidases MAO-A and ...

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... selection had also caused the morphology of adrenal glands to change. Levels of the sex hormones estradiol and progesterone ... Moreover, serotonin plays a role in the central regulation of the hypothalmic-hypophyseal-adrenal-sexual system. Thus, ...

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... above 700-800 µg/dL are highly suggestive of adrenal dysfunction because DHEA-S is made exclusively by the adrenal glands.[60][ ... Nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia and the polycystic ovarian syndrome. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 1993, 687: 193-205. ...

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... adrenal glands and reproductive organs. For a person of about 150 pounds (68 kg), typical total body content is about 35 g, ... in the adrenal glands) and progesterone, estrogens, and testosterone (the sex hormones), and their derivatives. It provides the ...

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There is an additional elevated risk of adrenal gland bleeds leading to Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome (Neisseria ... meningitidis caused primary adrenal insufficiency). This will require adrenal steroid replacement treatment for life. ...

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The BDNF protein is encoded by a gene that is also called BDNF, found in humans on chromosome 11.[7][8] Structurally, BDNF transcription is controlled by 8 different promoters, each leading to different transcripts containing one of 8 untranslated 5' exons (I to VIII) spliced to the 3' encoding exon. Promoter IV activity, leading to the translation of exon IV-containing mRNA, is strongly stimulated by calcium and is primarily under the control of a Cre regulatory component, suggesting a putative role for the transcription factor CREB and the source of BDNF's activity-dependent effects .[32] There are multiple mechanisms through neuronal activity can increase BDNF exon IV specific expression.[32] Stimulus-mediated neuronal excitation can lead to NMDA receptor activation, triggering a calcium influx. Through a protein signaling cascade requiring Erk, CaM KII/IV, PI3K, and PLC, NMDA receptor activation is capable of triggering BDNF exon IV transcription. BDNF exon IV expression also seems capable ...

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Severe cases of hyperandrogenism, such as in congenital adrenal hyperplasia. *As part of the pharmacologic treatment of ... continued stimulation with GnRH agonists desensitizes the pituitary gland (by causing GnRH receptor downregulation) to GnRH. ...

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Natural sex hormones are made by the gonads (ovaries or testes),[3] by adrenal glands, or by conversion from other sex steroids ... Notes: "The concentration of a steroid in the circulation is determined by the rate at which it is secreted from glands, the ... The secretion rate of a steroid refers to the total secretion of the compound from a gland per unit time. Secretion rates have ... including secretion from glands and conversion of prohormones into the steroid of interest. At steady state, the amount of ...

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Cell death may be instigated in the meibomian glands,[30][55] hypothalamic cells,[56] hippocampus cells[57][58] and-important ... the hormone regulatory centre of the brain and part of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis, a key part of the body's stress ... Lambert RW, Smith RE (March 1989). "Effects of 13-cis-retinoic acid on the hamster meibomian gland". The Journal of ... Kremer I, Gaton DD, David M, Gaton E, Shapiro A (1994). "Toxic effects of systemic retinoids on meibomian glands". Ophthalmic ...

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Pyknotic nuclei are often found in the zona reticularis of the adrenal gland. They are also found in the keratinocytes of the ...

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... o the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland.[1][2] ... "Zona glomerulosa cells of the mouse adrenal cortex are ...

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FSH from the anterior pituitary gland. Kisspeptin and its associated receptor KISS1R are known to be involved in the regulation ... X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita. Metabolic. *Amino acid: Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. *Oculocerebrorenal ... HH is caused by a disruption in the production of the gonadotropin hormones normally released by the anterior pituitary gland ...

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... is part of the adrenal gland.[1] It is located at the center of the gland, being surrounded by the adrenal cortex.[1] It is the ... The adrenal medulla may be poorly formed or absent in cases of absent adrenal gland. The deficiency in circulating ... THE ADRENAL GLANDS PART I: THE ADRENAL MEDULLA", The Endocrine System (Second Edition), Churchill Livingstone, pp. 53-60, doi: ... Anatomy Atlases - Microscopic Anatomy, plate 15.292 - "Adrenal Gland". .mw-parser-output .navbar{display:inline;font-size:88%; ...

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For example, the ascorbic acid content of pituitary and adrenal glands can exceed 2,000 µmol/L, and muscle is at 200-300 µmol/L ... Szent-Györgyi isolated hexuronic acid from animal adrenal glands, and suspected it to be the antiscorbutic factor.[176] In late ... 1931, Szent-Györgyi gave Svirbely the last of his adrenal-derived hexuronic acid with the suggestion that it might be the anti- ...

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Adrenal cortical carcinoma is identified as C74.0 (adrenal cortex) with histology 8010, 8140, or 8370 OR C74.9 (adrenal gland, ... all cases with primary site adrenal gland (C74._) are coded with this schema. However, only adrenal cortical carcinomas will ...

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The hormones produced by the adrenal glands affect nearly every organ in the body. The inner layer of the adrenal gland ... The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys. ... Adrenal Glands. The adrenal glands are located above the ... The hormones produced by the adrenal glands affect nearly every organ in the body. ...

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They are characterized by overproduction of adrenal gland hormones. Source for information on Adrenal Gland Cancer: Gale ... Adrenal Gland Cancer Definition Adrenal gland cancers are rare cancers occuring in the endocrine tissue of the adrenals. ... Adrenal Gland Cancer. Definition. Adrenal gland cancers are rare cancers occuring in the endocrine tissue of the adrenals. They ... Cancers of the adrenal gland are very rare. The adrenal gland is a hormone producing endocrine gland with two main parts, the ...

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An adrenal gland adenoma is a tumor on your adrenal gland that isnt cancer, but can still cause problems. Learn what causes ... If you have an adrenal gland adenoma, you have a tumor on your adrenal gland, but its not cancer. Your two adrenal glands, one ... Most adrenal gland adenomas dont cause any problems -- they just take up space. But some of them are functioning tumors -- ... If you do have symptoms, its because you have a functioning tumor that could be in either part of the adrenal gland: the outer ...

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The 2 adrenal glands are part of the bodys endocrine system. They are found just above each kidney, deep inside the upper part ... Cancer information / Cancer types / Adrenal gland / Adrenal gland cancer / Adrenal gland hormones ... adrenal cortex) and in the inner layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal medulla). Each adrenal gland has a covering (capsule). ... Adrenal gland hormones. As part of the endocrine system, the adrenal glands produce hormones. Hormones are substances that ...

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... Boudewijn van Etten,1 Marc G. A. van Ijken,1 Wolter J. Mooi,3 Matthijs Oudkerk,2 ... We report a rare case of a primary leiomyosarcoma of the adrenal gland. A 73-year-old woman presented with an inferior vena ... MR imaging was suggestive of a large tumour originating from the right adrenal gland. Angiography revealed a tumour ... vascularised by the right adrenal artery. At explorative laparotomy a tumour of 27 cm in diameter was found which was ...

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... Oktay Yener and Alp Özçelik Department of Surgery, Göztepe Training and Research ... R. Godara, M. G. Vashist, S. L. Singla et al., "Adrenal angiomyolipoma: a rare entity," Indian Journal of Urology, vol. 23, no ... M. M. Grumbach, B. M. K. Biller, G. D. Braunstein et al., "Management of the clinically inapparent adrenal mass," Annals of ... R. Sutter, A. Boehler, and J. K. Willmann, "Adrenal angiomyolipoma in lymphangioleiomyomatosis," European Radiology, vol. 17, ...

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Prednisone has the general effect of suppressing the function of the adrenal glands, thereby reducing the levels of hormones ... Several other hormones regulated by the adrenal glands are also suppressed by prednisone, including cortisone, ... which is sometime called an adrenal crisis, explains MedlinePlus. An adrenal crisis can cause many of the same symptoms as low ... Adrenal Crisis. A person who is taking prednisone should never suddenly stop taking the medication. Because prednisone is a ...

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Adrenal glands surgery. The operation of the adrenal gland can mostly be performed laparoscopically (which means by minimally ... The adrenal glands are positoned slightly above the kidneys and produce a number of important hormones such as adrenalin, ... In both operations the adrenal gland is carefully exposed and freed from its neighboring tissues. At first the draining vein is ... After dissecting the adrebak gland completely it will be placed in a tissue bag and is brought out of the body via one of the ...

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The adrenal glands can be affected by many diseases, such as autoimmune disorders , infections, tumors , and bleeding. (medlineplus.gov)
When tumors develop in the adrenal gland, they secrete excess amounts of these hormones. (encyclopedia.com)
Norton, J. A. "Adrenal Tumors. (encyclopedia.com)
But some of them are functioning tumors -- that means they make the same hormones as your adrenal glands. (webmd.com)
Having the tumors doesn't make you any more likely to get adrenal cancer, but it can be hard to tell the difference between an adenoma and a tumor that's cancer. (webmd.com)
Ivanhoe Newswire) "" Variations of a gene are associated with a type of tumor that forms within the adrenal gland, and were found in an age group uncommon for these types of tumors. (redorbit.com)
Mutations were detected only in patients with tumors of adrenal localization (pheochromocytomas) but not with paragangliomas. (redorbit.com)
Tumors in the adrenal cortex pose a major health risk, but the adrenal medulla can be removed with minimal effects. (wisegeek.com)
Operations on these organs can be necessary if these hormons are produced in excess or if metastases from tumors of other organs have settled in the adrenals. (hirslanden.ch)
Virilizing and Feminizing Adrenal Tumors. (ebooks.com)
Genetic Syndromes Associated with Adrenal Tumors. (ebooks.com)
Adrenal Tumors and Pregnancy. (ebooks.com)
An adrenal gland tumor is likely to be a relatively small tumor, but its accessibility and the dramatic effect that it has over many different parts of your dog's health will mean that it's one of the most likely tumors that vets will recommend to have surgically removed. (vetinfo.com)
Read on for some of the signs of adrenal gland tumors and treatment procedures. (vetinfo.com)
There are two primary conditions of the adrenal system and the endocrine system in your pet's body that are oftentimes brought about by adrenal gland tumors. (vetinfo.com)
The second condition which is typically linked to adrenal gland tumors is known as Addison's Disease. (vetinfo.com)
There are two primary ways of treating and managing adrenal gland tumors. (vetinfo.com)
However, there are a number of risks associated with surgeries of this type, and some dogs may not be good candidates for surgical removal of adrenal gland tumors. (vetinfo.com)
The second way of managing adrenal gland tumors does not involve removing them. (vetinfo.com)
[4] [6] A variety of tumors can arise from adrenal tissue and are commonly found in medical imaging when searching for other diseases. (wikipedia.org)
Laparoscopic Adrenal Surgery: the preferred operation for most adrenal tumors. (factbites.com)
Benign adrenal tumors (just like parathyroid tumors) lend themselves very nicely to minimally invasive surgical techniques since the goal of the operation is simply to remove the source of the excess hormone . (factbites.com)
Pheochromocytomas are tumors which arise from the central zone of the adrenal gland (the medulla ) and secrete epinephrine ( adrenaline ). (factbites.com)
Removal of the adrenal gland may also be required for certain tumors even if they aren't producing excess hormones , such as very large tumors or if there is a suspicion that the tumor could be a cancer, or sometimes referred to as malignant. (factbites.com)
Adrenal gland cancers ( adrenal cortical cancer) are rare tumors that are usually very large at the time of diagnosis. (factbites.com)
Surgical removal of the adrenal gland is the preferred treatment for patients with adrenal tumors that secrete excess hormones and for primary adrenal tumors that appear malignant. (factbites.com)
Pheochromocytomas are active adrenal gland tumors, the majority of which are benign. (eurekalert.org)
Adrenal tumors can be divided into benign or malignant, functional (tumor cells are hormone-secreting) or non-functional (tumor cells are not hormone-secreting). (aace.com)
Malignant (meaning cancerous) tumors make up less than 0.1% of all adrenal tumors and may secrete one or more adrenal hormones or none at all. (aace.com)
More rarely, other tumors located elsewhere in the body can overstimulate the adrenal glands to produce too much cortisol. (aace.com)
Furthermore, when the nerve activity was measured in patients who had adrenal surgery to remove tumors that produced this hormone, both nerve activity and blood pressure decreased substantially. (medindia.net)
Tumors of these glands may or may not secrete hormones. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Some of the tumors are benign and confined to the adrenal gland, and others are malignant (cancerous), and can spread to other parts of the body. (clinicaltrials.gov)
This study will investigate how adrenal gland tumors develop, why some secrete steroid hormones and others do not, and why some are benign and others malignant. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Moreover, the hypothalamus regulates the pituitary gland, and tumors in the brain can be a cause of malfunction. (wizzley.com)
Adrenalectomy in dogs with adrenal gland tumors: 52 cases (2002-2008). (nih.gov)
52 dogs with primary adrenal gland tumors. (nih.gov)
Tests for Adrenal Gland Cancer, tumors and hormone disorders. (endocrineweb.com)
We work closely with the Center for Adrenal Disorders to provide integrated care for patients with adrenal disorders and benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) adrenal tumors before, during and after surgery. (brighamandwomens.org)
An important research goal of the study is to identify novel genetic defects leading to tumors of the adrenal gland. (knowcancer.com)
This study also provides the patient cohort necessary for the establishment of a bank of tissues of varying tumors of the adrenal cortex, which may serve in the future as an experimental resource to test new diagnostic and therapeutic methods. (knowcancer.com)
All populations appear at risk for adrenal tumors, and therefore the subject population can include Native Americans, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Caucasian, Hispanic, and Black individuals. (knowcancer.com)
Closely related tumors include extra-adrenal paragangliomas. (knowcancer.com)
Adrenal gland lymphangiomas are benign, non-functional, and uncommon tumors of lymphatic tissue and with a cyst component. (medigraphic.com)
Certain tumors and other conditions can upset the balance between the pituitary gland and the adrenal gland, resulting in excessive cortisol production. (jrank.org)
Other cases of Cushing syndrome come from adrenal tumors. (jrank.org)
Symptoms rapidly develop in cancerous tumors of the adrenal glands due to high levels of hormone production. (jrank.org)
Familial Cushing syndrome is condition that involves an inherited susceptibility to developing endocrine gland tumors but only accounts for a small population of patients. (jrank.org)
A variety of tumors can arise from adrenal tissue and are commonly found in medical imaging when searching for other diseases. (wikipedia.org)
At Hackensack University Medical Center's Department of Urology, our specialists provide expert surgical treatment for benign and cancerous adrenal gland tumors. (hackensackumc.org)
In addition to providing the most advanced surgical care, our highly trained and experienced urologists are authorities on adrenal gland tumors. (hackensackumc.org)
Our adrenal gland specialists use the latest robotic and laparoscopic technology, including the da Vinci Xi® Surgical System, to perform minimally invasive procedures to treat adrenal gland tumors. (hackensackumc.org)
Our minimally invasive surgical technology gives our urologists the control and precision required to treat adrenal gland tumors through small incisions without damaging nearby organs, tissues, and structures - which may result in a faster recovery, less pain, and a lower risk of complications after surgery. (hackensackumc.org)
Our urologists also work closely with endocrinologists to diagnose and treat adrenal gland tumors. (hackensackumc.org)
Adrenal gland tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). (hackensackumc.org)
Although some adrenal gland tumors are discovered by accident during an imaging test for an unrelated health problem, adrenal gland tumors are sometimes diagnosed because they are causing noticeable symptoms due to excess hormone production. (hackensackumc.org)
Some small, benign adrenal gland tumors do not require surgical treatment and can be monitored or managed with medication to control hormone levels. (hackensackumc.org)
The adrenal gland surgeons at Hackensack perform minimally invasive surgery whenever possible to treat adrenal gland tumors. (hackensackumc.org)
Yu H, Parakh A, Blake M, McDermott S. Texture Analysis as a Radiomic Marker for Differentiating Benign From Malignant Adrenal Tumors. (harvard.edu)
These glands can develop benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors. (nyp.org)
Most adrenal tumors are benign but can still have adverse effects on your quality of life if they are producing excess hormones. (nyp.org)
Malignant adrenal tumors, though rare, can spread throughout the body and remain one of the most deadly cancers. (nyp.org)
NewYork-Presbyterian's endocrine cancer team provides advanced care to patients with adrenal gland tumors. (nyp.org)
Each patient has a dedicated team of endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, and others with experience treating people with adrenal gland tumors. (nyp.org)
Adrenal lesions are grouped by primary and metastatic tumors, reflecting the main diagnostic considerations at the adrenal site. (ovid.com)
The most common reason for adrenal surgery is to remove tumors from the adrenal gland, which is responsible for producing hormones. (uwhealth.org)

The inner part of the gland is called the medulla. (medlineplus.gov)
Their presence was recognized as early as the late sixteenth century, but it was not until 1805 that Cuvier reported that the adrenal was made up of two regions, the cortex on the outside and an inner medulla. (encyclopedia.com)
The adrenal gland is a hormone producing endocrine gland with two main parts, the cortex and the medulla. (encyclopedia.com)
The main hormone of the adrenal cortex is cortisol and the main hormone of the adrenal medulla is epinephrine. (encyclopedia.com)
A cancer in the adrenal medulla is called a pheochromocytoma and can cause high blood pressure , headache, palpitations, and excessive perspiration. (encyclopedia.com)
Epinephrine - A hormone produced by the adrenal medulla. (encyclopedia.com)
If you do have symptoms, it's because you have a functioning tumor that could be in either part of the adrenal gland: the outer part (the cortex) or the inner part (the medulla). (webmd.com)
one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and norepinephrine. (dictionary.com)
Either of two small, dissimilarly shaped endocrine glands, one located above each kidney, consisting of the cortex, which secretes several steroid hormones, and the medulla, which secretes epinephrine. (dictionary.com)
The hormones are made in the outer layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex) and in the inner layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal medulla). (cancer.ca)
The hormones produced by the adrenal medulla are called catecholamines. (cancer.ca)
The adrenal medulla also produces the protein chromogranin A, which is stored and secreted with epinephrine and norepinephrine. (cancer.ca)
The inner layer, the adrenal medulla, isn't actually necessary to normal life, but evolved to help us manage moments of stress and improve our quality of life. (wisegeek.com)
We handle stressful situations, such as public speaking or being chased by a dog, with greater ease due to the adrenal medulla. (wisegeek.com)
The adrenal medulla produces the hormones adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine). (macmillan.org.uk)
Tumours of the adrenal gland can develop in either the cortex or the medulla. (macmillan.org.uk)
A small number of phaeochromocytomas start outside the medulla part of the adrenal gland and are known as extra-adrenal phaeochromocytomas. (macmillan.org.uk)
The adrenal gland is separated into two distinct structures, the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex . (newworldencyclopedia.org)
The adrenal medulla takes up less than a quarter of the mass of the adrenal gland and is made of modified sympathetic ganglia. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
The adrenal medulla is at the center of the adrenal gland and is surrounded by the adrenal cortex, which forms the remaining three-quarters of the adrenal gland. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Each gland has an outer cortex which produces steroid hormones and an inner medulla . (wikipedia.org)
Each adrenal gland has two distinct parts, each with a unique function, the outer adrenal cortex and the inner medulla , both of which produce hormones. (wikipedia.org)
An adrenal gland is made of two parts: the outer region is called the adrenal cortex and the inner region is called the adrenal medulla . (factbites.com)
The adrenal medulla , the inner part of the adrenal gland , is not essential to life, but helps a person in coping with physical and emotional stress . (factbites.com)
The center of the adrenal gland is the adrenal medulla . (factbites.com)
The adrenal gland synthesizes steroid hormones from the adrenal cortex and catecholamines from the adrenal medulla. (nih.gov)
Both parts of the adrenal glands - the cortex and the medulla - perform different functions. (aace.com)
A pheochromocytoma is a functional tumor of the adrenal medulla that overproduces adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine). (aace.com)
Pheochromocytoma- This is a tumor that develops in the adrenal medulla (the inner part of the gland). (medindia.net)
The adrenal medulla makes hormones that help the body react to stress. (clevelandclinic.org)
Cancer that forms in the adrenal medulla is called pheochromocytoma. (clevelandclinic.org)
Both technical PCP- and EC-7-related neoplasms were observed in three organs/systems: liver, adrenal gland medulla , and vascular endothelium (hemangiosarcomas). (thefreedictionary.com)
A special radioactive dye is given to a patient which is a precursor for adrenaline (the hormone made by the adrenal medulla). (endocrineweb.com)
There are two main sections of the adrenal glands: the outer adrenal cortex and the inner adrenal medulla. (precisionnutrition.com)
The adrenal glands are unique in that part of them, the inner adrenal medulla, has a direct connection to the brain. (precisionnutrition.com)
Not so with the adrenal medulla. (precisionnutrition.com)
The adrenal medulla helps the body handle emotional and physical stress by secreting the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine, or adrenaline and noradrenaline. (vitalitymagazine.com)
As its name suggests, the adrenal medulla is the central core of the adrenal gland, surrounded by the adrenal cortex. (wikidoc.org)
The adrenal medulla can be considered specialized ganglia of the sympathetic nervous system , lacking distinct synapses, instead releasing secretions directly into the blood. (wikidoc.org)
In contrast to the direct innervation of the medulla, the cortex is regulated by neuroendocrine hormones secreted by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus , as well as by the renin-angiotensin system . (wikidoc.org)
A Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the medulla of the adrenal glands. (knowcancer.com)
There are separate chapters on the adrenal medulla and radionuclide imaging in adrenal disease. (annals.org)
Each gland is divided into an outer cortex and an inner medulla . (cancer.gov)
The cortex and medulla of the adrenal gland , like the anterior and posterior lobes of the pituitary, develop from different embryonic tissues and secrete different hormones. (cancer.gov)
The adrenal cortex is essential to life, but the medulla may be removed with no life-threatening effects. (cancer.gov)
The adrenal medulla develops from neural tissue and secretes two hormones, epinephrine and norepinephrine . (cancer.gov)
A lack of hormones from the adrenal medulla produces no significant effects. (cancer.gov)
The cortex width and an adrenal gland ratio (total width/medulla width) were calculated from these data. (degruyter.com)
The adrenal medulla is at the centre of each adrenal gland, and is surrounded by the adrenal cortex. (wikipedia.org)
People that use the hormone "epinephrine" quite frequently, eventually will become imbalanced and the adrenal medulla will become exhausted. (safemenopausesolutions.com)
The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine which is tested by some of the doctors who understand dysautonomia. (dinet.org)
These glands are made up of two parts the adrenal cortex (outside) and the adrenal medulla (inside). (yogaaccessories.com)
The adrenal medulla can be normally present, poorly formed, or absent, however even so the effects of circulatory catecholamine deficiency are generally mild (due to sympathetic nervous system compensation), except in episodes of hypoglycemia. (wikipedia.org)

The hormones produced by the adrenal glands affect nearly every organ in the body. (webmd.com)
Although they are usually benign , pheochromocytomas often cause the adrenal gland to make too many hormones. (medlineplus.gov)
When the glands produce more or less hormones than normal, you can become sick. (medlineplus.gov)
Licorice slows the breakdown of adrenal hormones in your body. (newsmax.com)
They are characterized by overproduction of adrenal gland hormones. (encyclopedia.com)
Symptoms of adrenal cancer are related to the specific hormones produced by that tumor. (encyclopedia.com)
Your two adrenal glands , one on each kidney , make hormones. (webmd.com)
That's a network of glands that produce and release hormones that help control many important functions in your body. (webmd.com)
In addition to secreting hormones that regulate the body'�s use of food intake, helping suppress inflammation and regulating blood pressure, the adrenals also assist in the management of stress whether physical, emotional or psychological. (healthcentral.com)
As part of the endocrine system, the adrenal glands produce hormones. (cancer.ca)
The adrenal cortex produces several hormones. (cancer.ca)
As members of the endocrine system , adrenal glands excrete chemicals, called hormones , to regulate important functions by sending messages through the bloodstream. (wisegeek.com)
A malfunctioning hypothalamus, which controls the endocrine glands, can make adrenal glands secrete too few or too many hormones resulting in serious disorders. (wisegeek.com)
The adrenal cortex produces steroidal hormones and chemicals that regulate digestion. (wisegeek.com)
Prednisone has the general effect of suppressing the function of the adrenal glands, thereby reducing the levels of hormones secreted by the adrenal glands. (livestrong.com)
Several other hormones regulated by the adrenal glands are also suppressed by prednisone, including cortisone, dehydroepiandrosterone, androsterone, aldosterone and tetrahydrocorticosterone, reports Alternative Medicine Review. (livestrong.com)
Because prednisone is a hormone that alters the body's delicate balance of hormones, suddenly removing prednisone from the equation can cause a temporary case of secondary adrenal insuffciency, which is sometime called an adrenal crisis, explains MedlinePlus. (livestrong.com)
The adrenal glands are positoned slightly above the kidneys and produce a number of important hormones such as adrenalin, mineral corticoids, cortison and sexual hormones. (hirslanden.ch)
Endocrine glands produce and release hormones, which circulate around the body in the blood. (macmillan.org.uk)
Normally, the hormones released by endocrine glands are carefully balanced to meet the body's needs. (macmillan.org.uk)
The adrenal glands produce a number of vital hormones essential for survival. (macmillan.org.uk)
The adrenal cortex produces different types of hormones, which are known collectively as steroids. (macmillan.org.uk)
Although male hormones (androgens) and female hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) are mainly produced by the testicles and ovaries, the adrenal cortex also produces small amounts of androgens and oestrogen in both men and women. (macmillan.org.uk)
Among these problems are disturbed levels of adrenal hormones like cortisol and cortisone. (vetinfo.com)
If your pet's glands produce too much of a particular hormone, medicines that inhibit his body from fully processing those hormones can also be helpful in removing his adrenal gland problems. (vetinfo.com)
The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands ) are endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol . (wikipedia.org)
[13] The adrenal cortex is devoted to production of hormones , namely aldosterone , cortisol , and androgens . (wikipedia.org)
The pituitary gland , in turn, produces corticotropin hormones , which stimulate the adrenal glands to produce corticosteroid or steroid hormones . (factbites.com)
The adrenal cortex , the outer portion of the adrenal gland , secretes hormones that have an effect on the body's metabolism, on chemicals in the blood, and on certain body characteristics. (factbites.com)
The theory is that the adrenal glands of animals spayed or neutered very young might try to compensate for the lack of normal sex hormones by proliferation of cells that produce sex hormones . (factbites.com)
Adrenal virilism is the development or premature development of male secondary sexual characteristics caused by male sex hormones ( androgens ) excessively produced by the adrenal gland . (factbites.com)
Adrenal disorders can cause your adrenal glands to make too much or not enough hormones . (factbites.com)
After surgery to remove an adrenal gland, your levels of adrenal gland hormones may be low. (cancer.ca)
You may receive supportive drugs to replace adrenal gland hormones until the levels of the adrenal gland hormones return to normal. (cancer.ca)
It is also used to reduce symptoms caused by too much production of certain hormones in advanced adrenal gland cancer. (cancer.ca)
Some common side effects of chemotherapy drugs used for adrenal gland cancer are low levels of adrenal gland hormones, nausea and vomiting , diarrhea , loss of appetite , and high or low blood pressure. (cancer.ca)
Each layer of these glands makes different hormones. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
A pheochromocytoma causes the adrenal glands to make too much of these hormones. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
It causes the gland to make too much of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
When was the last time you thanked your adrenal glands for producing hormones that you couldn't live without? (integrativenutrition.com)
Occasionally, patients can have a relief of some of their symptoms (and possibly even a slight increase in length of survival) if metastatic lesions which are producing hormones are surgically resected along with the primary adrenal tumor. (endocrineweb.com)
To achieve this feat, adrenals have developed specialized cells that are arranged in distinct zones and produce specific hormones. (cshlpress.com)
In this study we have identified RSPO3 as a protein that is released from the capsular cells surrounding the adrenal gland and signals to the underlying cells to produce specific hormones and to undergo self-renewal. (cshlpress.com)
Deletion of this gene leads to rapid loss of enzymes that are required for mineralocorticoid production a class of hormones that controls salt levels and blood pressure, and a progressive decline of adrenal tissue. (cshlpress.com)
The role of the adrenal glands is to release certain hormones directly into the bloodstream. (aace.com)
The adrenal gland may be producing too little or too much of certain hormones, which leads to hormonal imbalances. (aace.com)
Adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder in which one of the enzymes necessary to produce adrenal hormones (cortisol, aldosterone or both) is missing or not functioning properly. (aace.com)
Hormones secreted by adrenal glands include- cortisol, aldosterone, adrenaline and noradrenaline. (medindia.net)
The adrenals are also an important source of the sex hormones oestrogen and testosterone. (medindia.net)
Adrenals may produce too much hormones or too little hormones, each having a multitude of implications. (medindia.net)
The secretion of hormones from the adrenals is controlled by a gland in the brain called the pituitary. (medindia.net)
A tumor of the adrenal cortex may be functioning (makes more hormones than normal) or nonfunctioning (does not make more hormones than normal). (clevelandclinic.org)
Either of two endocrine glands, one located above each kidney, that produce several important hormones. (thefreedictionary.com)
The outer part of the adrenal gland, called the adrenal cortex , produces steroid hormones. (thefreedictionary.com)
The adrenal glands, located atop the kidneys, normally produce several types of hormones. (clinicaltrials.gov)
The adrenal glands are the major source in the body of the steroid hormones. (clinicaltrials.gov)
The pituitary gland is in the brain and releases many hormones such as adrenocorticotropic hormone, oxytocin, vasopressin, and many others [1, 2]. (wizzley.com)
This is obviously a complex network of hormones and endocrine glands. (wizzley.com)
Overactive adrenal glands usually produce too much cortisol and possibly other adrenal hormones (i.e. epinephrine, aldosterone). (precisionnutrition.com)
Underactive adrenal glands, on the other hand, produce inadequate amounts of hormones, especially cortisol, to maintain homeostasis in the body. (precisionnutrition.com)
The adrenal cortex secretes hormones that effect the body's metabolism and physiological characteristics. (vitalitymagazine.com)
What hormones do the adrenal glands make? (healthdirect.gov.au)
The adrenal glands also make weak sex hormones that travel to the testes or ovaries where they are converted into testosterone or oestrogen. (healthdirect.gov.au)
Addison's disease is caused by the adrenal glands failing to make enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. (healthdirect.gov.au)
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is an inherited group of conditions in which the adrenal glands produce excess male sex hormones. (healthdirect.gov.au)
Learn more about the endocrine system and the different hormones released by the endocrine glands . (healthdirect.gov.au)
By contrast, the adrenal cortex is devoted to the synthesis of corticosteroid hormones from cholesterol . (wikidoc.org)
Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the lymph and the bloodstream. (acupuncture.com)
2. Balancing different hormones from the adrenal gland. (acupuncture.com)
This happens because acupuncture can generally balance thyroid, adrenal gland, and other gland functions so that the levels of the different hormones are optimized. (acupuncture.com)
If both glands are removed, however, the patient must be given cortisol and other hormones to compensate for the lack of adrenal gland function. (jrank.org)
Your adrenal glands manufacture hormones that help your body respond to stress, and adrenal exhaustion from the stress of modern life is becoming more and more common. (vitality101.com)
The common conception of adrenal exhaustion-related fatigue is that your adrenal glands are pooped and can't generate stress-fighting hormones. (vitality101.com)
The adrenal cortex consists of three different regions, with each region producing a different group or type of hormones. (cancer.gov)
The third group of steroids secreted by the adrenal cortex is the gonadocorticoids, or sex hormones. (cancer.gov)
Male hormones, androgens, and female hormones, estrogens, are secreted in minimal amounts in both sexes by the adrenal cortex, but their effect is usually masked by the hormones from the testes and ovaries. (cancer.gov)
These are hormones secreted in the adrenal glands that are essential for life. (sharecare.com)
Medications treat adrenal gland disorders by replacing the cortisol and other hormones normally produced by the adrenal glands with synthetic hormones. (sharecare.com)
Your adrenal glands secrete three important hormones - epinephrine, cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone. (safemenopausesolutions.com)
The adrenal glands help the body fight against stress and fatigue, and are responsible for controlling stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. (prohealth.com)
The adrenal glands work together with the pituitary gland and hypothalamus in the brain to produce a number of different hormones. (yogaaccessories.com)
These tests will determine whether your adrenal gland tumor is malignant or benign, and whether it is producing excess hormones. (hackensackumc.org)
If your adrenal gland tumor is large, cancerous, or producing excess hormones, it may need to be removed by an adrenal gland surgeon. (hackensackumc.org)
The outer part of the adrenal gland, the cortex, also makes many important hormones. (vitality101.com)
These hormones are produced in small but significant amounts by the adrenals as well as by the ovaries and testicles. (vitality101.com)
The adrenal glands - two triangular shaped glands on top of either kidney - produce hormones that control blood pressure, help regulate metabolism, and burn protein and fat, among other things. (nyp.org)
Because this tumor affects an endocrine gland that functions to spread hormones, pheochromocytomas commonly spread to organs that are near them and can rapidly metastasize to other areas of the body. (petmd.com)
The main role of the adrenal glands is to make hormones including adrenaline or steroids. (uwhealth.org)
Normally, only one or part of one adrenal gland can produce enough hormones for the body. (uwhealth.org)
Surgical removal of an adrenal gland, or adrenalectomy, is most commonly performed for a tumor located within the adrenal gland that is either producing too many hormones or is potentially cancerous. (uwhealth.org)
Frequently, the hormones produced by an adrenal tumor can cause high blood pressure, headaches, tremors, and other symptoms. (uwhealth.org)
Endocrine glands release hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream to be transported to various organs and tissues throughout the body. (stlukes-stl.com)

The amount of cortisol produced is controlled by another hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), secreted by the pituitary gland. (encyclopedia.com)
The biggest increase in the amount of cortisol produced by the adrenal glands is seen during surgery, although modern anaesthetics minimize the increase. (encyclopedia.com)
These changes are attributable mainly to the action of cortisol on fat and protein in the body, although the growth of hair is due to an excess of the weak androgenic steroids also produced by the adrenal cortex. (encyclopedia.com)
it can be due either to overstimulation of the adrenal cortex by an excessive secretion of ACTH from a tumour of the anterior pituitary (the context in which Cushing encountered it), or to an abnormal growth of cortisol-secreting tissue in the adrenals themselves. (encyclopedia.com)
The added cortisol also takes some of the strain off your adrenals so that they can heal. (newsmax.com)
There are many natural therapies that can help support your adrenal glands while also naturally raising your body's cortisol level. (newsmax.com)
Cortisol - A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. (encyclopedia.com)
An adrenal crisis can cause many of the same symptoms as low cortisol levels, including fatigue, abdominal or side pain, nausea and vomiting, fever, low blood pressure and loss of appetite. (livestrong.com)
The adrenal glands are chiefly responsible for regulating the stress response through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines , including cortisol and adrenaline . (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Some cells of the adrenal cortex belong to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and are the source of cortisol synthesis. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
When a threat occurs - whether physical, mental, or emotional - your adrenal glands produce the cortisol, adrenaline, and aldosterone necessary to respond quickly. (integrativenutrition.com)
Both cortisol and adrenal androgens can have powerful effects on bone. (nih.gov)
Overactive adrenal glands occur when the body has been exposed to excess amounts of the hormone cortisol for an extended period of time. (ehow.co.uk)
Also called Cushing's syndrome, overactive adrenal glands are caused by using oral corticosteroid medicines or the body making too much cortisol. (ehow.co.uk)
Treatment of overactive adrenal gland can get cortisol production back to normal. (ehow.co.uk)
This condition occurs when the adrenal cortex fails to produce enough cortisol and aldosterone. (aace.com)
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) - CAH is a genetic disorder that creates imbalances in the levels of cortisol, androgen and aldosterone. (medindia.net)
In any event, insufficient secretion of cortisol from the adrenal gland may lead to a serious situation that requires prompt medical attention [1, 2]. (wizzley.com)
ACTH, a hormone, tells the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol. (precisionnutrition.com)
Cortisol and corticosterone, both corticosteroids, and the hormone aldosterone are secreted from the adrenal cortex directly into the bloodstream. (vitalitymagazine.com)
The adrenal glands mainly make adrenaline, noradrenaline, cortisol and aldosterone. (healthdirect.gov.au)
Electroacupuncture at 10 Hz may activate the hypothalamus-pituitary- adrenal axis and enhance adrenal gland function to produce more endogenous cortisol. (acupuncture.com)
Plasma beta-endorphin, ACTH, and serum cortisol increased significantly in both Groups A and B 30 minutes after surgery, but there were no significant changes in Group C. Blood glucose increased in all the 3 groups 30 minutes after surgery but increased much less in Group C. When our bodies go through surgeries, the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis, the important stress coping system, will act up. (acupuncture.com)
Cortisol is produced in the cortex of the adrenal gland. (jrank.org)
The adrenal glands release cortisol in response to stimulation by another hormone, adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), that is produced by the pituitary gland. (jrank.org)
Dysregulated cortisol production can be due to abnormalities in the adrenal glands, the pituitary gland, or abnormal regulation of ACTH production. (jrank.org)
A non-cancerous tumor in the adrenal tissue can result in excessive cortisol release. (jrank.org)
It may be the result of abnormalities in the function of the pituitary gland or the adrenal cortex, exposure to cortisone for unrelated medical treatment purposes, or a tumor that stimulates ACTH or cortisol production. (jrank.org)
A tumor of the pituitary gland may require surgical removal if other treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation , or cortisol inhibitors prove unsuccessful. (jrank.org)
I'll show you some excellent natural approaches to support healthy adrenal function, and I'll share the latest findings on a particular problem where levels of the adrenal hormone cortisol can become "topsy-turvy" - too low during the day, too high at night - and how you can correct that condition. (vitality101.com)
Before your adrenal glands hit rock bottom, you can go through a period when the normal, day/night cycle of cortisol, called the "circadian rhythm," is reversed. (vitality101.com)
If you have chronic anxiety, you could be in the earliest stages of adrenal fatigue, with elevated cortisol even during the day. (vitality101.com)
Today you can find synthetic versions of cortisol that are prescribed to give the person more energy, but the side effects of adrenal support occur when your levels of cortisol become too high or too low. (safemenopausesolutions.com)
1- In the early stages of adrenal insufficiency and stress, cortisol levels will be too high during the day and continue rising in the evening. (safemenopausesolutions.com)
The adrenal glands increase their production of cortisol in response to stress. (vitality101.com)
1 One reason may be that the hypothalamus does not make enough corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH), which is the brain's way of telling the adrenals that more cortisol is needed. (vitality101.com)
Due to the absence of adrenal cortex, the condition causes extreme symptoms of adrenal insufficiency at birth due to very low levels of aldosterone and cortisol. (wikipedia.org)
The 08:00 h serum cortisol was within normal limits and biochemical investigations were not suggestive of a functioning adrenal adenoma. (bmj.com)

The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys. (webmd.com)
adrenal glands There are two adrenal glands, one sitting on top of each of the kidneys . (encyclopedia.com)
The adrenal glands, which sit on top of the kidneys, are actually two different glands in one. (newsmax.com)
The body has extra depots for the manufacture and storage of adrenaline, such as the brain and the great nerve ganglia, the posterior pituitary, the sex glands, and scattered areas throughout the kidneys. (innerself.com)
The adrenal glands lie against the upper poles of the kidneys, perched on them like caps. (innerself.com)
The adrenal glands are endocrine, or hormone releasing, and are located on top of the kidneys. (livestrong.com)
The endocrine glands include the pituitary gland (which lies immediately underneath the brain), the thyroid gland (in the front of the neck), the parathyroid glands (just behind the thyroid gland), and the adrenal glands (on top of the kidneys in the abdomen). (macmillan.org.uk)
Anatomically, the adrenal glands are located in the abdomen, situated on the anteriosuperior aspect of the kidneys . (newworldencyclopedia.org)
The adrenal glands lie above the kidneys. (wikipedia.org)
The adrenal glands are located on both sides of the body in the retroperitoneum , above and slightly medial to the kidneys . (wikipedia.org)
The adrenal glands are surrounded by a fatty capsule and lie within the renal fascia , which also surrounds the kidneys. (wikipedia.org)
A weak septum (wall) of connective tissue separates the glands from the kidneys. (wikipedia.org)
If you're unsure what the adrenals even are, they are two small glands that rest just above your kidneys, around the middle/lower back. (integrativenutrition.com)
The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands that sit on top of both kidneys. (aace.com)
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that affects the outer cortex layer of the adrenals situated atop the kidneys. (medindia.net)
The normal function is when the pituitary hormone adequately enables this pea-sized gland, which is on top of the human kidneys, to respond to these endocrine signals. (wizzley.com)
This is the fastest, cheapest, and most readily available test to look at the kidneys and adrenals. (endocrineweb.com)
Anatomically, the adrenal glands are located in the thoracic abdomen situated atop the kidneys , specifically on their anterosuperior aspect. (wikidoc.org)
Triangular-shaped glands located on top of the kidneys. (stlukes-stl.com)
The adrenal glands are endocrine glands which are located immediately on top of the kidneys. (stlukes-stl.com)

The pituitary, a small gland at the bottom of the brain, releases a hormone called ACTH that is important in stimulating the adrenal cortex. (medlineplus.gov)
Pituitary diseases can lead to problems with adrenal function. (medlineplus.gov)
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis. (ebooks.com)
Pathologies can occur with the adrenal gland or outside the glands with the pituitary and/or hypothalamus , for example, which affect the functioning of the adrenal glands. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
This can cause a tumour of the pituitary gland, lung, pancreas, thyroid or thymus gland. (ehow.co.uk)
A CAT scan or MRI will check your pituitary and adrenal glands for abnormalities. (ehow.co.uk)
A surgeon will remove pituitary tumours by going through the nose, and tumours in the lungs, pancreas or adrenal glands will be removed in a routine operation. (ehow.co.uk)
These abnormalities of the adrenal function can be caused by various diseases of the adrenal glands or the pituitary gland. (aace.com)
It can be caused by a specific kind of tumor in the pituitary gland (a gland in the brain that influences the adrenals - which is then called Cushing's disease) or by a tumor of the adrenal gland itself. (aace.com)
Therefore, pituitary dysfunction can also cause adrenal gland disorders. (medindia.net)
Apart from adrenal gland tumours, pituitary and some other tumours, and prolonged or excess use of steroid medications can also produce Cushing s syndrome. (medindia.net)
Secondary adrenal insufficiency stems from a problem with the pituitary gland. (wizzley.com)
Adrenal insufficiency can be caused by defects in the ADRENAL GLANDS, the PITUITARY GLAND, or the HYPOTHALAMUS. (bioportfolio.com)
When the pituitary gland receives a high stress signal, the adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) is released into the bloodstream, stimulating the liver to provide the body with stored carbohydrates which in turn provide extra energy and increase muscle tension, blood pressure, heartbeat, respiration. (vitalitymagazine.com)
The pituitary gland is a pea shaped structure that measures 1-1.5cm (0.5 inch) in diameter and lies in the hypophyseal fossa of the sella turica of the sphenoid bone. (scribd.com)
The anterior pituitary (anterior lobe ), also called the adenohyphophysis, accounts for about 75% of total weight of the gland. (scribd.com)
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and is the control center for the other glands. (jrank.org)

On my 1st visit told doc I might be suffering from adrenal insufficiency (based on my symptoms and a low DHEA test of 17 a few years ago). (medhelp.org)
Manipulating this signalling pathway may thus in the long run help to treat adrenal insufficiency. (cshlpress.com)
Addison's disease, or primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare disorder that affects men and women of all ages. (aace.com)
One of those is loss of its function, and this is primary adrenal insufficiency. (wizzley.com)
2016). Emergency management of acute adrenal insufficiency (adrenal crisis) in adult patients. (wizzley.com)
Adrenal insufficiency, for example, was associated with a 35-45% maternal mortality rate prior to the introduction of glucocorticoid replacement therapy, while pheochromocytoma was once associated with maternal and fetal mortality rates of 48% and nearly 55%, respectively. (medscape.com)
How to Solve Adrenal Insufficiency and Adrenal Gland Dysfunction Symptoms! (safemenopausesolutions.com)
What are the most common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency? (safemenopausesolutions.com)
Some of the most common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency are fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, and depression. (safemenopausesolutions.com)
Adrenal insufficiency or adrenal gland dysfunction symptoms can also cause conditions such as fibromyalgia, hair loss, premature hormone imbalance, weight gain, arthritis and many other unpleasant conditions. (safemenopausesolutions.com)
The good news is that adrenal insufficiency and low progesterone can be treated effectively by responding to the early-stage symptoms. (safemenopausesolutions.com)
I have Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency). (dinet.org)
It should not be confused with adrenal insufficiency or congenital adrenal hyperplasia, where the gland is present but may not be functioning adequately. (wikipedia.org)

I would just also like to add a note to remind people how very serious and devastating adrenal gland disease and disorders can be on a person's life, as well as the lives of their loved ones. (wisegeek.com)
Focuses on a teamwork oriented approach that identifies the necessary communications amongst the many medical disciplines when dealing with adrenal disorders. (ebooks.com)
Significant disorders arise when the adrenal glands do not work properly. (medindia.net)
Adrenal gland disorders produce a broad range of symptoms depending on the type of disorder. (medindia.net)
Adrenal disease-including disorders such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), Addison disease, Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma , and primary hyperaldosteronism-can reduce female fertility or severely impact maternal and fetal health during pregnancy. (medscape.com)
Our specialized endocrine surgeons are among the most highly trained in minimally invasive surgery for adrenal disorders. (brighamandwomens.org)
They work closely with adrenal experts in the Center for Adrenal Disorders . (brighamandwomens.org)
Indeed, the diversity of diseases and the protean manifestations of adrenal pathology make the study of adrenal disorders a fascinating adventure. (annals.org)
How long do adrenal gland disorders last? (sharecare.com)
In some cases, treatment for adrenal gland disorders can be definitive, but more often, adrenal gland disorders are chronic. (sharecare.com)
Is cancer a common cause of adrenal gland disorders? (sharecare.com)
Cancer can sometimes cause adrenal gland disorders. (sharecare.com)
How do medications treat adrenal gland disorders? (sharecare.com)
IV fluids and other treatments may be administered to treat the initial symptoms of adrenal gland disorders, but hormone replacement medications are often necessary in the long term. (sharecare.com)
Some cases of adrenal cancer are linked to disorders that are passed through families. (nyp.org)
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is the name given to a group of inherited disorders of the adrenal gland. (stlukes-stl.com)
EMH in the adrenal glands should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients with haematological disorders who have adrenal gland masses, in order to prevent any potentially unnecessary or inappropriate therapy. (bmj.com)
It is imperative to consider extramedullary haematopoiesis when adrenal enlargement is seen in patients with haematological disorders, such as thalassemia. (bmj.com)

MR imaging was suggestive of a large tumour originating from the right adrenal gland. (hindawi.com)
In humans, the right adrenal gland is pyramidal in shape, whereas the left is semilunar or crescent shaped and somewhat larger. (wikipedia.org)
The right adrenal gland is its normal small size and cannot be seen on this CT scan (as expected). (endocrineweb.com)
We present the case of an adrenal gland lymphangioma in a 24-year-old female with a history of high blood pressure, headaches, and anxiety of nearly 2 years in whom a routine ultrasound exam revealed a cyst tumor of right adrenal gland confirmed by computer tomography (CT) scan. (medigraphic.com)

One gland is located on top of each kidney. (medlineplus.gov)
an endocrine gland located immediately above the kidney. (everything2.com)
The adrenals are two small glands located above each kidney. (healthcentral.com)
an endocrine gland at the anterior end of each kidney. (dictionary.com)
Either of two small endocrine glands, one located above each kidney. (dictionary.com)
The two adrenal glands are three-pointed and flat, each one located above a kidney near the lower back. (wisegeek.com)
There are two adrenal gland - one sits on the top of each kidney. (macmillan.org.uk)
They are paired glands, with one on the top of each kidney. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Your adrenal , or suprarenal, glands are located near the top of each kidney . (factbites.com)
Surgery for metastasis may be used to remove adrenal gland cancer that has spread (metastasized) to other organs such as the liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas and lymph nodes. (cancer.ca)
Your body has two adrenal glands , one on top of each kidney. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Complications of not treating overactive adrenal gland soon enough include high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney stones, bone loss, frequent infections and loss of muscle strength. (ehow.co.uk)
This scan shows a left adrenal gland ( yellow ) lying on top of the left kidney ( red ) and behind the pancreas ( green ). (endocrineweb.com)
The left adrenal normally lives on top of the left kidney and below and behind the spleen. (endocrineweb.com)
The pheo, therefore is the bright spot (the adrenal) on the top side of the left (empty) kidney. (endocrineweb.com)
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare cancer affecting the outer layer of the adrenal gland, which is a triangular shaped organ located above each kidney. (oncolink.org)
Kidney yang deficiency is often involved in cases of hypothyroidism, adrenal weakness, chronic kidney inflammation, chronic enteritis (small intestine inflammation). (vitalitymagazine.com)
Just trust me, this little gland, located on the upper portion of the kidney, is very busy with multiple functions. (journal-advocate.com)
The adrenal glands rest like limp, triangular caps atop each kidney. (jrank.org)
The adrenal, or suprarenal, gland is paired with one gland located near the upper portion of each kidney . (cancer.gov)
Explain to patients that the study suggested that removal of the adrenal gland during kidney surgery for cancer is not necessary in most cases because the risk of spread to the adrenal gland is uncommon. (medpagetoday.com)
In some cases, your doctor may remove your adrenal glands as part of a radical nephrectomy to treat kidney cancer. (hackensackumc.org)
Human kidney image with a cross section of the adrenal gland with red and blue arteries spots. (creativemarket.com)
Computed tomography confirmed an adrenal tumour with invasion of the left diaphragm and kidney. (hkmj.org)
Contrast computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a 12-cm left adrenal mass with infiltration to the left crus of diaphragm and upper pole of the left kidney ( Fig ). On closer examination, the left renal artery was encased by the tumour but there was no evidence of distant metastases. (hkmj.org)

In virtually all of the other hormone producing glands in the body, the message to secrete a hormone is transmitted via a chemical messenger traveling through the blood stream. (precisionnutrition.com)
The capacity of the fetal adrenals for steroidogenesis is enormous, and, near term, the fetal adrenals secrete 100-200mg of the estrogen precursor daily. (medscape.com)

The most common presentation was that of a single benign adrenal tumor in patients older than 40 years. (redorbit.com)
Benign tumours of the cortex are called adrenal cortical adenomas. (macmillan.org.uk)
MEN1 is associated with adrenal adenomas (benign) and MEN2 is associated with phaeochromocytomas (which can sometimes be malignant). (macmillan.org.uk)
High blood pressure may in some cases be caused by benign hormone-producing tumours of the adrenal cortex. (uu.se)
Approximately 5 per cent of patients with elevated blood pressure have benign endocrine tumours in their adrenal gland. (uu.se)
DWI with apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measurements potentially provides a noninvasive method for discriminating benign from malignant renal and adrenal lesions using molecular criteria. (springer.com)
Besides, DWI has potential to characterize benign from malignant adrenal lesions by means of ADC measurements. (springer.com)
At NewYork-Presbyterian, our adrenal tumor specialists are highly experienced in accurately diagnosing benign adenomas and adrenal cancers, and matching patients with the most effective therapies. (nyp.org)

Hyperaldosteronism is a disease in which the adrenal glands make too much aldosterone, which leads to high blood pressure and low blood potassium levels. (aace.com)
Conn's syndrome , also known as primary hyperaldosteronism, is a condition in which one or both adrenal glands produce more of the hormone aldosterone than normal, leading to high blood pressure. (healthdirect.gov.au)
Hyperaldosteronism is a disorder in which the adrenal gland releases too much of the hormone aldosterone into the blood. (stlukes-stl.com)

Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S). Although its mechanism of action is not clear, DHEA is the most abundant hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. (vitality101.com)

Adrenalectomy is a surgery to remove the whole adrenal gland. (cancer.ca)
Although several studies have found an increased survival in patients who undergo resection of solitary adrenal metastases the indications for adrenalectomy in cases of metastatic adrenal tumor remain controversial. (bioportfolio.com)
Median survival was 16 months for patients who underwent adrenalectomy compared to 5 months for patients with documented adrenal metastases treated non surgically. (bioportfolio.com)
To evaluate predictors of survival time in dogs undergoing adrenalectomy and identify risk factors associated with adrenal gland tumor metastasis and vein thrombosis. (nih.gov)
Adrenalectomy: Removal of the adrenal gland is known as an adrenalectomy. (oncolink.org)
Currently, it is recommended that those with adrenal cancer undergo an open adrenalectomy, in which the surgeon accesses the adrenal gland through an incision in the abdomen or back. (oncolink.org)
The effect was partially blocked by adrenalectomy (removing adrenal gland). (acupuncture.com)
ORLANDO, March 2 -- In patients with renal cell carcinoma amenable to partial nephrectomy, adrenalectomy is unnecessary in most cases because adrenal metastasis is uncommon, data from a large clinical series suggest. (medpagetoday.com)
He said that adrenalectomy should be done "only when an adrenal lesion is functional or indeterminate and intraoperative findings suggest that removal of the renal tumor would not be feasible without en bloc resection of the gland. (medpagetoday.com)
The most common indication for adrenalectomy was indeterminate adrenal nodule (54%), followed by adrenal involvement by renal tumor, and preoperative concern about an upper-pole tumor adjacent to an adrenal. (medpagetoday.com)
During a partial adrenalectomy, your surgeon will remove your adrenal gland tumor while sparing the rest of your adrenal gland. (hackensackumc.org)
During a total adrenalectomy, your surgeon will remove your entire adrenal gland. (hackensackumc.org)
Your doctor may perform a total adrenalectomy if your adrenal gland tumor is large or cancerous. (hackensackumc.org)
UW Health endocrine surgeons in Madison, Wisconsin, perform laparoscopic adrenalectomy, also known as minimally-invasive adrenal surgery. (uwhealth.org)
Generally, patients are referred for an adrenalectomy after an abdominal CT scan reveals an enlarged adrenal gland. (uwhealth.org)
Prior to the development of the procedure known as laparoscopic adrenalectomy, the removal of an adrenal gland consisted of a moderate to large incision and a hospital stay of three to seven days. (uwhealth.org)
Your surgeon can help you decide whether an adrenal tumor is best removed with laparoscopic adrenalectomy, retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy or the traditional open adrenalectomy. (uwhealth.org)

Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. (ebooks.com)
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disease produced by dysregulation of endocrine control mechanisms. (wikipedia.org)
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is an adrenal disease that affects adrenal gland function, resulting in abnormal steroidogenesis caused by a deficiency or complete lack of the enzyme 21-hydroxylase (accounting for 90% of CAH cases). (factbites.com)
Overproduction of adrenal androgens in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) leads to marked changes in bone growth and development with early growth acceleration but ultimately a significant reduction in final adult height. (nih.gov)
The biosynthesis and control of adrenocortical steroids and current ideas on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Addison's disease, Cushing's syndrome, mineralosteroid excess, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and adrenal virilism, are among topics reviewed in this volume of the contemplated 13-volume series Comprehensive Endocrinology . (annals.org)
Diseases of the adrenal gland give rise to a spectacular array of clinical abnormalities ranging from the sexual ambiguity with congenital adrenal hyperplasia to the cachexia of Addison disease or the violent paroxysms of catecholamine excess seen in patients with pheochromocytoma. (annals.org)

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor that usually starts in the cells of one of your adrenal glands. (medlineplus.gov)
Extra-adrenal and Malignant Pheochromocytoma. (ebooks.com)
A pheochromocytoma is a tumor in the adrenal gland. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
However, proper treatment of adrenal dysfunction, including steroid therapy and, in the case of Cushing syndrome and pheochromocytoma, surgical intervention, can result in successful gestation and delivery. (medscape.com)
We studied the presence of adrenomedullin in the human brain obtained at autopsy from 6 subjects by radioimmunoassay, as well as in the human adrenal glands and tumor tissues of pheochromocytoma, ganglioneuroblastoma and neuroblastoma. (nih.gov)
High concentrations of immunoreactive adrenomedullin were found in human adrenal glands (12.6 +/- 1.0 pmol/g wet weight, n = 7), pheochromocytoma (4.5 +/- 1.5 pmol/g wet weight, n = 11), ganglioneuroblastoma (2.0 +/- 1.3 pmol/g wet weight, n = 4) and neuroblastoma (0.55 +/- 0.21 pmol/g wet weight, n = 3). (nih.gov)

The center of the gland makes epinephrine (also known as 'adrenaline' for the adrenaline junkies out there) and is under the control of the autonomic nervous system. (newsmax.com)
The middle part of the adrenal glands makes epinephrine and norepinephrine. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
The adrenal glands release epinephrine (aka adrenaline) as their back-up plan. (precisionnutrition.com)

A cancer that arises in the adrenal cortex is called an adrenocortical carcinoma and can produce high blood pressure , weight gain, excess body hair, weakening of the bones and diabetes. (encyclopedia.com)
It is not known what causes adrenal gland cancer, but some cases are associated with hereditary diseases. (encyclopedia.com)
Diagnosis for adrenal cancer usually begins with blood tests to evaluate the hormone levels. (encyclopedia.com)
Nutritional support, as well as supporting the functioning of the entire person diagnosed with adrenal gland cancer through homeopathic medicine, acupuncture, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and herbal medicine , can benefit recovery and enhance quality of life. (encyclopedia.com)
The prognosis for adrenal gland cancer is variable. (encyclopedia.com)
Since so little is known about the cause of adrenal gland cancer, it is not known if it can be prevented. (encyclopedia.com)
If you have an adrenal gland adenoma, you have a tumor on your adrenal gland, but it's not cancer . (webmd.com)
As with many other types of cancer, the exact causes of adrenal cancer are usually unknown. (macmillan.org.uk)
If you have adrenal gland cancer, your healthcare team will create a treatment plan just for you. (cancer.ca)
You may be offered one or more of the following treatments for adrenal gland cancer. (cancer.ca)
It is done if the cancer is only in an adrenal gland. (cancer.ca)
Debulking may be used for unresectable or metastatic adrenal gland cancer. (cancer.ca)
Surgery for adrenal gland cancer may cause pain , decreased urinary output, changes in blood pressure and low blood sugar. (cancer.ca)
It may be given after surgery to destroy cancer cells left behind or treat adrenal gland cancer that comes back. (cancer.ca)
It may also be given if adrenal gland cancer has spread to the bone or brain. (cancer.ca)
Some common side effects of radiation therapy used for adrenal gland cancer are fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea and skin problems . (cancer.ca)
The most common organ to which adrenal cortical cancer spreads (distant metastases) are the liver and lung. (endocrineweb.com)
Chemotherapy has very little to add in the treatment of this cancer, and as of 1998, there is no convincing evidence that it will improve the survival duration of patients with adrenal cancer. (endocrineweb.com)
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the outer layer of the adrenal gland. (clevelandclinic.org)
Adrenocortical carcinoma is also called cancer of the adrenal cortex. (clevelandclinic.org)
The purpose of this study is to compare EUS-B-FNA (using the EBUS scope)with EUS-FNA for left adrenal gland analysis in lung cancer patients. (bioportfolio.com)
This right adrenal (outlined in yellow ) measures18 cm (8 inches) which is much more worrisome for cancer. (endocrineweb.com)
Once a diagnosis of an adrenal cancer has been made, your healthcare provider will typically obtain additional testing to aid in determining the stage of the cancer. (oncolink.org)
We provide genetic counseling and testing for patients and their family members with genetic syndromes such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome which is associated with an increased risk of developing adrenal cancer. (nyp.org)
If you learn your family has a genetic mutation that increases your risk of adrenal cancer, we may regularly monitor your condition. (nyp.org)
The only cure currently available for adrenal cancer is surgical removal. (nyp.org)
Cancer datasets (adrenal cortical carcinoma and malignant phaeochromocytoma/paraganglioma, peripheral neuroblastic tumours) and tissue pathways for endocrine pathology. (springer.com)

In relation to stimulants, the adrenal glands are forced to work harder to produce more adrenaline, putting the body into a 'fight or flight' response, which over time can completely drain them and impair their ability to do their job. (healthcentral.com)
Pheochromocytomas form in the adrenal gland causing it to make too much adrenaline. (redorbit.com)

Often pheochromocytomas enhance (light up brightly) on an MRI scan which is so characteristic that it is almost as accurate as a biopsy, yet this test can be used for any type of adrenal tumor. (endocrineweb.com)

I have a growing mass on my Left Adrenal Gland. (medhelp.org)
The association between metastasis or vein thrombosis and tumor type, size, and site (right or left adrenal gland) was investigated. (nih.gov)
The picture on the right shows a bright pheo in the patient's left adrenal gland. (endocrineweb.com)
We report a case of melioidosis with left adrenal gland abscess in a 51-year-old man from Taiwan who traveled to Rangoon, Burma for a four-day tour on July 15, 1997. (ajtmh.org)
Computerized tomography of the abdomen revealed left adrenal gland swelling and suppuration. (ajtmh.org)

Something else has off too like thyroid - or adrenals. (medhelp.org)
Endocrine surgeons at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) specialize in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. (brighamandwomens.org)
Anyone with a sluggish thyroid or who has weight loss problems even though they diet and exercise should try Raw Adrenal. (evitamins.com)
Since I began taking Raw Adrenal, my thyroid function is better and I have lost 20 lbs. (evitamins.com)
My thyroid does not function well enough so I take a thyroid supplement and balance that with Solaray Adrenal Caps to keep my gland function balanced. (evitamins.com)
The adrenal glands and the thyroid gland are the organs that have the greatest blood supply per gram of tissue. (wikidoc.org)

The hypothalamus of the brain influences both portions of the adrenal gland but by different mechanisms. (cancer.gov)

Also known as the suprarenal glands, adrenal glands can be affected by hormonal imbalances. (wisegeek.com)

Malignant tumours are called adrenal cortical carcinomas. (macmillan.org.uk)
Nevertheless, in the limited available series, there are contradictory results in the capabilities of DWI in the characterization of adrenal masses, with more data favoring the absence of a significant difference between the adenomas and malignant lesions. (springer.com)

Your body's highest levels of vitamin C are found in the adrenal glands and brain tissues, and the urinary excretion of vitamin C is increased during stress. (newsmax.com)
Unfortunately, most don't realize the impact coffee and caffeinated sodas can have on their adrenal glands, which ultimately manage the body's ability to stay balanced when stress arises. (healthcentral.com)
The adrenal glands regulate our body's response to stress in a number of ways. (precisionnutrition.com)
On the other hand, food sensitivities seem to encourage the body's physiology to promote a state of adrenal hyperactivity. (precisionnutrition.com)
In describing the function of these glands, physiologist Mr. Walter Cannon, in 1915, discussed it in relation to the body's reaction to stressful situations as a "fight-or flight" mechanism. (vitalitymagazine.com)
Because your adrenal glands play a critical role in your body's hormone production, our urologists perform adrenal gland-sparing surgery whenever possible to preserve the natural function of your adrenal glands. (hackensackumc.org)

In cats and dogs, clinical relevant primary adrenal diseases are rare. (scirp.org)
Addison's disease , also called adrenocortical deficiency or primary adrenal hypofunction, is a rare condition caused by destruction of the cortex of the adrenal gland, one of several glands the endocrine system . (jrank.org)

In today's world people often experience stress reactions every few minutes, and I suspect that many suffer from adrenal gland exhaustion. (newsmax.com)
Although excessive stress is the ultimate cause of adrenal fatigue, a high sugar diet, caffeine and smoking can all contribute to their exhaustion. (healthcentral.com)
Forty years ago, medical practitioners thought that the adrenal glands went through stages starting with overactivity (alarm phase), to a declining phase (resistance phase) and finally to underactivity (exhaustion phase). (precisionnutrition.com)
Let's look at the ways that adrenal gland exhaustion can manifest in the human body, from a TCM perspective. (vitalitymagazine.com)
Whatever your symptoms of adrenal exhaustion, a wonderfully effective way to help clear them up is by taking an herbal supplement that supports adrenal function . (vitality101.com)
I suspect that many people also have adrenal exhaustion. (vitality101.com)

If you suffer from hypoglycemia, 'crash' with stress, or if you have recurrent infections that take a long time to resolve, you may have underactive adrenal glands - particularly if the symptoms started suddenly after a viral infection. (newsmax.com)
About two-thirds of my severe chronic fatigue patients have underactive or marginally functioning adrenal glands. (newsmax.com)
I have found that most people with hypoglycemia have underactive adrenal glands. (newsmax.com)
Treating an underactive adrenal problem with low doses of adrenal hormone usually quickly banishes the symptoms of low blood sugar. (newsmax.com)
For example, underactive glands don't produce enough chemicals. (wisegeek.com)
A common clinical problem with underactive adrenal glands is hypoglycemic symptoms due to fluctuations in blood sugar. (precisionnutrition.com)
How do I know if I have underactive adrenal glands? (sharecare.com)
About two-thirds of chronic fatigue patients appear to have underactive adrenal glands. (vitality101.com)

Could it be Adrenal Fatigue? (healthcentral.com)
However, many doctors and researchers do believe there is something called adrenal fatigue where the adrenal glands don't function as well as they should after prolonged periods of stress. (wisegeek.com)
But chronic stress keeps the adrenals on overdrive, and eventually they'll wear out, leading to adrenal fatigue. (integrativenutrition.com)
Unfortunately, standard medicine refuses to recognize any adrenal fatigue issues as real - until the adrenal gland is so destroyed that the condition can literally kill you! (vitality101.com)
If so, your underlying problem may be adrenal fatigue and too much stress. (safemenopausesolutions.com)
I did so much research on adrenal fatigue and finally stumbled upon this product: I have literally never felt better. (prohealth.com)

Section of human adrenal gland under the microscope , showing its different layers. (wikipedia.org)
The human adrenal gland has many important roles in body regulation, and when it does not function sufficiently, a life-threatening crisis may result. (wizzley.com)

The group of organs and glands involved with sexual reproduction (having children, or offspring). (cancer.ca)
The relationship of the adrenal glands to other organs in the abdomen can be seen nicely on CAT scans and MRI scans which are demonstrated on our page on adrenal X-ray tests . (factbites.com)
Adrenal glands are vital organs that regulate diverse biological parameters including blood pressure, glucose metabolism and stress response. (cshlpress.com)
adrenal glands are one of the most common organs involved in metastatic disease. (bioportfolio.com)

In addition to these two classes of steroids, the adrenal gland secretes lesser amounts of intermediate metabolites as well as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and its sulfated product (DHEAS) and androstenedione, testosterone, estrogen, and estrone. (clinicaltrials.gov)

Patients are adults or children with evidence for the existence of a tumor of the adrenal glands, as indicated by previously obtained imaging studies and/or biochemical investigation of hormonal secretion. (knowcancer.com)

These are known as bilateral adrenal tumours. (macmillan.org.uk)
Mortel K, Hoier M, Mergo P, Ros P. Bilateral adrenal cystic lymphangiomas in nevoid basal cell carcinoma (Gorlin-Goltz) syndrome: Us, CT, and MR findings. (medigraphic.com)
CT of the abdomen revealed bilateral adrenal masses with an approximate size of 7 cm ( figure 1 ). (bmj.com)
In view of the bilateral adrenal masses, the differential diagnosis considered were tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, lymphoma and the possibility of adrenal extramedullary erythropoiesis. (bmj.com)

Metastases are the second most common type of adrenal mass, second only to adenomas. (bioportfolio.com)
Can be used to examine any type of adrenal tumor. (endocrineweb.com)
The CT scan (also called CAT scan) is very accurate at examining the adrenal glands and other abdominal structures and can be used on any type of adrenal tumor. (endocrineweb.com)
This test does NOT detect any other type of adrenal tumor. (endocrineweb.com)
In three cases, a lesion proved to be another type of adrenal neoplasm. (medpagetoday.com)

Photographs to document the effects on the body of abnormal hormone secretion from the adrenal tumor. (clinicaltrials.gov)
ACTH) and adrenal steroid secretion. (scribd.com)

The outer part of the gland is called the cortex. (medlineplus.gov)
The adrenal cortex is made up of inner, middle and outer layers. (cancer.ca)
The outer layer of adrenal glands is called the adrenal cortex. (wisegeek.com)
The adrenal cortex is the outer "rind" of the adrenal gland . (factbites.com)
The outer zone, the neocortex, develops into the mature adrenal cortex, which is only 15% of the total volume. (medscape.com)
The adrenal cortex is the outer region and also the largest part of an adrenal gland. (wikipedia.org)

To determine if there are differences in overall survival (OS) or event-free survival (EFS) in patients with and without concomitant extra-adrenal metastases undergoing adrenal metastasectomy. (bioportfolio.com)
McNicol AM. Update on tumours of the adrenal cortex, phaeochromocytoma and extra-adrenal paraganglioma. (springer.com)

Adrenal gland: This chapter outlines the anatomy, clinical presentation, and relevant clinical investigations. (springer.com)

In both operations the adrenal gland is carefully exposed and freed from its neighboring tissues. (hirslanden.ch)
En bloc resection removes the tumour and surrounding tissues as a single piece. (cancer.ca)
In mice, amyloid deposition in the adrenal gland and other tissues is overall far more common. (nih.gov)
In mice, amyloidosis is usually a spontaneous, age-related systemic disease, with the adrenal gland one of the more commonly affected tissues. (nih.gov)
Severity (amount of amyloid/tissue) also tends to increase with age in all tissues, including the adrenal gland. (nih.gov)

What Is Adrenal Gland Adenoma? (webmd.com)
What Is an Adrenal Gland Adenoma? (webmd.com)
On the basis of CT or MRI imaging, adrenal lesions were classified as myelolipoma, cortical adenoma, or indeterminate (suspicious). (medpagetoday.com)

Cushing's syndrome is usually caused by taking steroid medication for a long time, but it can sometimes be caused by a tumour of the adrenal gland. (healthdirect.gov.au)
Ewing's sarcoma, also called primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the adrenal gland, is extremely rare. (hkmj.org)
We report on a woman with adult-onset primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the adrenal gland presenting with progressive flank pain. (hkmj.org)

Adrenal crisis represents an endocrine emergency, and thus the rapid recognition and prompt therapy for adrenal crisis are critical for survival even before the diagnosis is made. (factbites.com)
If amyloid is seen in both adrenal glands, the modifier "bilateral" should be added to the diagnosis (lesions are assumed to be unilateral unless otherwise indicated). (nih.gov)
Sroujieh A, Fara G, Haddad M, Abu-Khalaf M. Adrenal cysts: diagnosis and management. (medigraphic.com)
Trojan J, Scwarz W, Dietrich C, Zevzem S. Cystic adrenal lymphangioma: incidental diagnosis on abdominal sonography. (medigraphic.com)
Barz n L, Boscaro M. Diagnosis and management of adrenal incidentalomas. (medigraphic.com)
To confirm a final diagnosis, your veterinarian will need to take a biopsy of the adrenal gland for laboratory analysis. (petmd.com)
For confirmation of the diagnosis, the patient underwent a CT-guided biopsy of the right adrenal mass. (bmj.com)

adrenal gland metastases. (bioportfolio.com)
The investigators will review charts of patients between January 1994 and November 2009 who had adrenal gland metastases. (bioportfolio.com)
The study is designed to to assess the efficacy of ablative SBRT delivered with VMAT technique in oligometastatic patients affected by adrenal gland metastases. (bioportfolio.com)
Only two of more than 2,000 patients had adrenal metastases, and 10-year estimated freedom from adrenal involvement in recurrent renal cell carcinoma after partial nephrectomy was 99.3%, Brian Lane, M.D., of the Cleveland Clinic, reported at the Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. (medpagetoday.com)
Seven of the 11 patients with metachronous adrenal metastases were alive at a median follow-up of 7.1 years. (medpagetoday.com)
CT Texture Analysis and Machine Learning Improve Post-ablation Prognostication in Patients with Adrenal Metastases: A Proof of Concept. (harvard.edu)

You can usually have laparoscopic surgery, where the adrenal gland and tumor are removed through small openings made in your body. (webmd.com)
History of Adrenal Surgery. (ebooks.com)
The Value of Adrenal Imaging in Adrenal Surgery. (ebooks.com)
Adrenal-Sparing Surgery. (ebooks.com)
Anesthesia for Adrenal Surgery. (ebooks.com)
Virtual Reality and Robotic Technologies in Adrenal Surgery. (ebooks.com)
The chapter on adrenal sparing surgery is both fascinating and thought provoking. (ebooks.com)
Some patients treating overactive adrenal glands with surgery may be given drug therapy to improve symptoms and reduce surgical risks. (ehow.co.uk)
Our specialized endocrine surgeons have expertise in minimally invasive adrenal surgery. (brighamandwomens.org)
In many cases, surgery to remove the adrenal gland is the first line treatment in these cancers. (oncolink.org)
She had surgery to remove the adrenal gland tumor , but experienced a second recurrence 18 months later. (mdanderson.org)
Under Dr. Lee's care, Charlotte underwent a second surgery to remove the adrenal gland tumor. (mdanderson.org)
Surgery was performed and lymphangioma of adrenal gland was the pathologist s report. (medigraphic.com)
As a result of their continued study and innovation in the field of adrenal gland surgery, our urologists have been selected to write several book chapters that appear in premier urology textbooks used to train medical students around the world. (hackensackumc.org)
The surgeons at Hackensack University Medical Center are among the best in the region at adrenal gland-sparing surgery that preserves normal adrenal gland function. (hackensackumc.org)
The adrenal gland surgeons at Hackensack are pioneers in adrenal gland surgery, using adrenal gland-sparing and minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. (hackensackumc.org)
Whenever possible, our surgeons perform adrenal gland-sparing surgery to preserve the natural function of your adrenal glands. (hackensackumc.org)
During open surgery, your doctor will remove your adrenal gland tumor through a long incision in your abdomen. (hackensackumc.org)
Gartland RM, Di Marco A, Sywak M. Posterior retroperitoneoscopic approach is feasible in selected patients requiring revision adrenal surgery. (harvard.edu)
The dehydroepiandrosterone level was 4.5 (RR, 2-11) µmol/L. Owing to increasing pain and the rapidly growing tumour, she underwent surgery, which revealed a 12-cm adrenal tumour compressing the aorta and superior mesenteric artery, and the posterior part of the diaphragm and left renal artery were invaded by the tumour bulk. (hkmj.org)

Adrenal gland cancers are rare cancers occuring in the endocrine tissue of the adrenals. (encyclopedia.com)
After dissecting the adrebak gland completely it will be placed in a tissue bag and is brought out of the body via one of the small incisions. (hirslanden.ch)
The adrenal glands of 101 dogs and 159 cats were dissected free from adjacent tissue, weighed, lamellated perpendicular to its longitudinal axis and were embedded in paraffin and plastic for histologic inspection. (scirp.org)
Cells in this layer form oval groups, separated by thin strands of connective tissue from the fibrous capsule of the gland and carry wide capillaries . (wikipedia.org)
It is also now clear that adrenal steroids can be metabolized within bone tissue itself. (nih.gov)
How this specialization is achieved and how the adrenal tissue is maintained throughout life remains mysterious. (cshlpress.com)
Taken together our manuscript identifies the adrenal capsule, that is often still considered as a simple 'bag to hold the tissue', as a key signalling centre for adrenal homeostasis. (cshlpress.com)
The adrenal gland regulates these and other substances via certain layers of tissue all of which operate according to the type of cells that handle those chemicals. (wizzley.com)
In rats, focal or generalized amyloid deposition rarely occurs in any tissue, including the adrenal gland. (nih.gov)
They are responsible for the functioning of every tissue, organ and gland in the body, as well as affecting the way we think. (yogaaccessories.com)
During an adrenal biopsy, a small sample of tissue is removed and sent to the pathologist for testing. (stlukes-stl.com)
Histopathology was suggestive of EMH, showing fibrocollagenous tissue replaced by haematopoietic elements with mature erythroids, myeloids and megakaryocytes, with no granulomas or adrenal tissue in the biopsied section ( figure 2 ). (bmj.com)

Adrenal Gland Neoplasms" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (harvard.edu)
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But don't take it if you have high blood pressure, as too much licorice can cause excess adrenal function and worsen high blood pressure. (newsmax.com)
Adrenal androgen excess is another example of a hyperfunctioning state. (newworldencyclopedia.org)

Fifty years later, a Guy's Hospital physician, Thomas Addison, showed that the adrenal glands were necessary for life, by identifying them as the site of damage in a previously mysterious and ultimately fatal illness, which became known as Addison's disease. (encyclopedia.com)

Overactive adrenal glands, called Cushing's Syndrome, causes high blood pressure and can create problems during adolescent development with exaggerated masculine characteristics. (wisegeek.com)
My friend has a daughter who was recently diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome, a disorder in which her adrenal glands produce too much corticosteroid. (wisegeek.com)

The operation of the adrenal gland can mostly be performed laparoscopically (which means by minimally invasive access) or sometimes open. (hirslanden.ch)

There are two parts of the adrenal glands. (macmillan.org.uk)

The function of the adrenal glands reveals the complex and harmonious coordination of the human body and the endocrine system . (newworldencyclopedia.org)

These small glands play a big role in your body. (aace.com)

Adrenal gland suppression- The normal adrenal activity may be suppressed by unscientific usage of steroid medications such as prednisolone, hydrocortisone, or dexamethasone. (medindia.net)
sure people with adrenal problems can get POTS symptoms - but most POTS patients have normal adrenal function. (dinet.org)

Cancers of the adrenal gland are very rare. (encyclopedia.com)
Like most other cancers, the stage of adrenal cortical cancers are defined by the "TNM" classification. (endocrineweb.com)
Cancers of the adrenal gland can metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body by the blood and lymph system. (oncolink.org)

Adrenal cortical carcinoma is identified as C74.0 (adrenal cortex) with histology 8010, 8140, or 8370 OR C74.9 (adrenal gland, NOS) with histology 8370. (facs.org)
If you have not read the introduction page to adrenal cortical carcinoma , please do so first. (endocrineweb.com)

Anatomy41

Organisms7

Diseases28

Chemicals and Drugs63

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment17

Phenomena and Processes15

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Ganglioneuromas and renal anomalies are induced by activated RET(MEN2B) in transgenic mice. (1/3055)

An alternative transcript of the rat renin gene can result in a truncated prorenin that is transported into adrenal mitochondria. (2/3055)

Cortisol in fetal fluids and the fetal adrenal at parturition in the tammar wallaby (Macropus eugenii). (3/3055)

Identification of 17-methyl-18-norandrosta-5,13(17-dien-3beta-ol, the C19 fragment formed by adrenal side chain cleavage of a 20-aryl analog of (20S)-20-hydroxycholesterol. (4/3055)

The treatment of insulin resistance does not improve adrenal cytochrome P450c17alpha enzyme dysregulation in polycystic ovary syndrome. (5/3055)

Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor rescues target-deprived sympathetic spinal cord neurons but requires transforming growth factor-beta as cofactor in vivo. (6/3055)

A possible contributory role of BK virus infection in neuroblastoma development. (7/3055)

Lateralized effects of medial prefrontal cortex lesions on neuroendocrine and autonomic stress responses in rats. (8/3055)

Adrenal Glands

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Adrenal Cortex

Adrenal Medulla

Adrenal Insufficiency

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Adrenalectomy

Mammary Glands, Animal

Exocrine Glands

Submandibular Gland

Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital

Adrenocortical Adenoma

Catecholamines

Splanchnic Nerves

Parotid Gland

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Hydrocortisone

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Cushing Syndrome

Aldosterone

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Sweat Glands

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Sebaceous Glands

Chromaffin Cells

Sublingual Gland

Hyperaldosteronism

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Steroid 21-Hydroxylase

Cosyntropin

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Adrenal Cortex Function Tests

Adrenal Cortex Hormones

Salivary Gland Neoplasms

Addison Disease

Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase

Myelolipoma

Tuberculosis, Endocrine

Steroid 11-beta-Hydroxylase

Dehydroepiandrosterone

Epinephrine

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RNA, Messenger

Chromaffin Granules

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Steroid 17-alpha-Hydroxylase

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Parathyroid Glands

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Steroidogenic Factor 1

Ganglioneuroma

Lacrimal Apparatus

Immunohistochemistry

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Brunner Glands

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Progesterone Reductase

Aldosterone Synthase

3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases

Rats, Inbred Strains

Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 2

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Organ Specificity

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