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What Adrenal glands disorders do you get?
Adrenal hyperplasia.
Who discovered adrenal hyperplasia?
It was discovered by Luigi De Creechio (An anatomist)
Conn's syndrome is also known as?
The other medical name for Conn's syndrome is primary aldosteronism. This is an aldosterone producing adenoma and can be caused by adrenal hyperplasia or adrenal carcinoma.
Could removal of an adrenal gland during a nephrectomy cause fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue can occur when the adrenal glands are unable to keep up with the body's demand.
How many chromosome do congenital adrenal hyperplasia have?
The same number as any other human as the condition is not caused by the absence of an entire chromosome. 90% of cases are caused by an autosomal recessive of the CYP21 allele. So far there are at least 56 identified variations at this site that can cause the many variations of CAH.
What Adrenal glands disorders do you get?
Adrenal hyperplasia.
What condition do you have when your Adrenaline glands cause too much testosterone?
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Does congenital hyperplasia cause short stature?
Children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) typically reach an adult height that is well below those non affected. Treatment includes replacing the deficient hormones.
Can children play sport with congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
yes i think.
Who discovered adrenal hyperplasia?
It was discovered by Luigi De Creechio (An anatomist)
How is adrenal virilism treated?
Adrenal virilism caused by adrenal hyperplasia is treated with daily doses of a glucocorticoid. Usually prednisone is the drug of choice, but in infants hydrocortisone is usually given
What is the medical term meaning excessive development of the adrenal cortex?
adrenal hyperplasia. Cushing Syndrome is a group of symptoms attributed to the excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortices (pl. cortex)
What is the medical term meaning developmental abnormality inherited as a recessive trait that is caused by excessive androgen secretion from the adrenal cortex of the female is called?
congential adrenal hyperplasia
Conn's syndrome is also known as?
The other medical name for Conn's syndrome is primary aldosteronism. This is an aldosterone producing adenoma and can be caused by adrenal hyperplasia or adrenal carcinoma.
What is the prognosis for adrenal virilism?
Ongoing glucocorticoid treatment usually controls adrenal virilism in cases of adrenal hyperplasia, but there is no cure. If a cancerous tumor has caused the disorder, patients have a better prognosis if they have an early stage of cancer
What are some of the common symptoms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Symptoms of Congenital adrenal hyperplasia in girls is abnormal looking genitals including an enlarged clitoris. This condition is not always apparent in baby boys. Other symptoms include early puberty, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, and rapid growth during childhood.
What endocrine disorders can cause secondary amenorrhea?
Endocrine disorders that can cause secondary amenorrhea include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, pituitary disorders such as hyperprolactinemia or pituitary adenomas, and adrenal disorders such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia. These conditions can disrupt the balance of hormones involved in the menstrual cycle, leading to the absence of menstruation.
