Adrenocorticotrophic hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma

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• Synonyms

  • ACTH-secreting tumour
  • Cushing's disease
  • ACTH-secreting adenoma
  • Adrenocorticotroph adenoma

• Effects

  • Ectopic adrenocorticotrophic hormone secretion
  • Cushing syndrome
  • High dexamethasone suppression succeeds

• Parents

  • Pituitary adenoma