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Adrenal Disease; Disorder |
Cancer of the adrenal cortex, a rare cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the adrenal cortex, which is the outside layer of the adrenal gland. Cancer of the adrenal cortex is also called adrenocortical carcinoma. There are two adrenal glands, one above each kidney in the back of the upper abdomen. The adrenal glands are also called the suprarenal glands. The inside layer of the adrenal gland is called the adrenal medulla.
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Adrenoleukodystrophy Information Page
... Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is one of a group of genetic disorders called the leukodystrophies that cause damage to the myelin sheath, an insulating membrane that surrounds nerve cells in the brain. Pe...
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Cushing''s Syndrome Information Page ... Cushing's syndrome, also called hypercortisolism, is a rare endocrine disorder caused by chronic exposure of the body's tissues to excess levels of cortisol - a hormone naturally produced by t...
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Adrenal Gland Disorders Articles
- 21-hydroxylase deficiency
... 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a disorder of steroid metabolism (the buildup or breakdown of steroids). Steroids are types of lipids (fats) that include cholesterol, vitamin D, and many hormones. The 21... - Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment
... Treatment will probably be surgery to remove the cancer. Treatment will probably be surgery to remove the cancer. Clinical trials are testing new treatments. Treatment may be one of the following: Sur... - Adrenoleukodystrophy Information Page
... Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is one of a group of genetic disorders called the leukodystrophies that cause damage to the myelin sheath, an insulating membrane that surrounds nerve cells in the brain. Pe... - Cushing's Syndrome Information Page
... Cushing's syndrome, also called hypercortisolism, is a rare endocrine disorder caused by chronic exposure of the body's tissues to excess levels of cortisol - a hormone naturally produced by t...
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