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Results 1 - 10 of 52 for Adrenal gland
  1. Primary macronodular adrenal hyperplasia 
    ... disorder characterized by multiple lumps (nodules) in the adrenal glands, which are small hormone-producing glands located on ... These nodules, which usually are found in both adrenal glands (bilateral) and vary in size, cause adrenal gland ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../primary-macronodular-adrenal-hyperplasia - Genetics
  2. Autoimmune Addison disease 
    Autoimmune Addison disease affects the function of the adrenal glands, which are small hormone-producing glands located on ... from a malfunctioning immune system that attacks the adrenal glands. As a result, the production of several hormones ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/autoimmune-addison-disease - Genetics
  3. Familial hyperaldosteronism 
    ... a group of inherited conditions in which the adrenal glands, which are small glands located on top of ... most individuals with familial hyperaldosteronism type III, the adrenal glands are enlarged up to six times their normal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-hyperaldosteronism - Genetics
  4. Familial glucocorticoid deficiency 
    ... deficiency is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands, which are hormone-producing glands located on top ... ACTH) receptor, which is found primarily in the adrenal glands. The protein produced from the MRAP gene transports ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../familial-glucocorticoid-deficiency - Genetics
  5. 21-hydroxylase deficiency 
    ... deficiency is an inherited disorder that affects the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys and ... body. In people with 21-hydroxylase deficiency, the adrenal glands produce excess androgens, which are male sex hormones. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/21-hydroxylase-deficiency - Genetics
  6. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency 
    ... collectively called congenital adrenal hyperplasia) that affect the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys and ... CAH due to 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency, the adrenal glands produce excess androgens, which are male sex hormones. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...sia-due-to-11-beta-hydroxylase-deficiency - Genetics
  7. Aldosterone-producing adenoma 
    ... a noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops in an adrenal gland, which is a small hormone-producing gland located ... develop a single tumor in one of the adrenal glands. The adrenal tumor produces too much of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/aldosterone-producing-adenoma - Genetics
  8. X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy 
    ... that mainly affects the nervous system and the adrenal glands, which are located on top of each kidney. ... addition, damage to the outer layer of the adrenal glands (adrenal cortex) causes a shortage of certain hormones ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/x-linked-adrenoleukodystrophy - Genetics
  9. 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency 
    ... in females and testes in males) and the adrenal glands. The gonads direct sexual development before birth and during puberty. The adrenal glands, which are located on top of the kidneys, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...a-hydroxysteroid-dehydrogenase-deficiency - Genetics
  10. X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita 
    ... birth (congenital) and affects the development of the adrenal glands, which are hormone-producing (endocrine) organs (glands) located ... disorder is adrenal insufficiency, which occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. Adrenal insufficiency typically ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../x-linked-adrenal-hypoplasia-congenita - Genetics
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