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1. Adrenal Disorders and Treatments: hormones, tumors, cancer, and surgery options.
- www.endocrineweb.com
- The adrenal glands are orange-colored endocrine glands which are located on the top of both kidneys. The adrenal glands are triangular shaped and measure about one-half inch in height and 3 inches in length. ... The adrenal cortex produces other hormones necessary for fluid and electrolyte (salt) balance in the body such as cortisone and aldosterone. The adrenal cortex also makes sex hormones but this only becomes important if overproduction is present. ...
- Indications for Surgical Removal of Adrenal Glands.
- The indications for surgical removal of the adrenal gland are relatively straightforward and include, but are not limited to the following:.
- Tumors of the adrenal cortex which overproduce hormones. ... it is the round yellow mass located within the triangular adrenal gland. ... The normal adrenal gland is NOT this big. ...
- Tumors of the adrenal medulla which overproduce adrenaline (pheochromocytoma).
- Most solid tumors of the adrenal gland which are greater than 4 cm (~2 inches) regardless of whether they produce hormone or not (to rule out malignancy).
- Primary cancers of the adrenal.
- Any size adrenal mass which causes symptoms such as flank pain or tenderness.
- Note: the above conditions which indicate the surgical removal of an adrenal gland all exclude the situation in which cancer has spread from another organ to the adrenal (metastatic spread). ...
- The remainder of the adrenal section of this large endocrine disorders site is arranged in small segments to make topics easier to understand. ...
- Five Specific Operations for adrenal tumors includes reasons why one approach may be better than another .
2. Adrenal Diseases
- www.uphs.upenn.edu
- Three surgical correctable diseases exist in relation to adrenal gland. The first is Cushings Syndrome, the second Conns Disease, and the third is from a tumor arising in the adrenal called a pheochromocytoma. ... From a surgical standpoint, primary production of cortisol by an adrenal tumor that accounts for about ten percent of cases. In the instance of a secreting tumor of the adrenal gland it should be removed surgically. ...
- The second condition affecting the adrenal gland is that of Conns syndrome or primary aldosteronism. This is a clinical syndrome that results from excessive secretion of aldosterone due to the presence of an adrenal tumor. Again, after adequate imaging and blood tests it is possible to remove this tumor from the adrenal gland. ...
- This is a tumor arising from chromaffin cells in the adrenal gland. ... In addition CT scanning or MRI scanning can demonstrate lesions that are in the adrenal gland. Patients with pheochromocytoma are treated by surgical excision to the adrenal tumor. ...
3. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Support Group
- www.cahsupportforum.com
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Support Forum. ...
- Home About CAH Links Patient's Rights Treatment Standards CAH Support Forum Disclaimer Adrenal Crisis Giving An IM Injection Adrenal Crisis Dosing & Splitting Tablet's Stress Dosing Protocol Medic Alert .
- Com is an community to support families with children or people who have Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Also a place to educate oneself in new up to date information about congenital adrenal hyperplasia, treatment and monitoring etc. ...
- Because Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasiais such a rare condition, an online community is an excellent way of bringing people together to support and befriend eachother. Even when this is only as a means of comfort or to pass on your skills as as an experienced parent or individual with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
4. Adrenal Disorders
- www.vitawise.com
- A Self-Help Guide For Nutritional Healing Adrenal Disorders .
- The adrenal glands are triangular-shaped organs resting on top of each kidney. ...
- The adrenal cortex helps to maintain salt and water balance in the body. ...
- The medulla of the adrenal gland produces the hormone epinephrine, also called adrenaline, when the body is under stress. ...
- The functioning ability of the adrenal glands is most often impaired due to extensive use of cortisone therapy for nonendocrine diseases, such as arthritis and asthma. Long-term use of cortisone drugs causes the adrenal gland to shrink in size. ...
- When the adrenal cortex is underactive, a rare disease called Addison's may develop. ...
- In order for the adrenal glands to work at their highest function ability, a victim of Addison's disease must take his medication as prescribed and pay strict attention to his diet; nutritional supplements are recommended.
- Whereas Addison's disease results from an underactive adrenal cortex, Cushing's syndrome is a rare disorder caused by an overactive adrenal cortex. ...
- In order to keep the adrenal glands functioning properly, stress must be avoided. Continuous and prolonged stress from troubled marriages, bad job conditions, illness, or feelings of low esteem or loneliness can be detrimental to the adrenal glands. ... poor nutritional habits, smoking, and alcohol and drug abuse can also contribute to adrenal failure. ...
- ADRENAL GLAND FUNCTION SELF-TEST.
- Reduced adrenal function may be indicated by the following: weakness, lethargy, dizziness, headaches, memory problems, food cravings, allergies, and blood sugar disorders.
- To test adrenal function, take and compare two blood pressure readings-one while lying down and one while standing. ... if the blood pressure is lower after standing, suspect reduced adrenal gland function. ...
5. The Family Village / Library / Adrenal Disorders
- www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
- Adrenal Disorders .
- Search Google for "Adrenal Disorders" .
- National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF).
- The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, information and education to individuals having Addison's disease as well as other diseases of the adrenal glands. NADF provides a resource for physical and mental health question of persons with adrenal disorders, and keeps endocrinologists informed with its participation in medical conferences and symposiums.
- There are brochures available for each type of adrenal disease and they maintain a lending library and a reading list of books and articles. ...
- Adrenal Diseases.
- Your Adrenal Glands.
- The Adrenal Gland and Adrenal Disorders.
- Includes a variety of divisions such as the Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Division.
- National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF) .
6. Two Adrenal Studies by Yale University
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- Two Adrenal Studies by Yale University .
- Research has shown that new or infrequent smoking activates the adrenal gland, while heavy regular smoking tends to suppress reactivity of the adrenal gland. When the adrenal gland is activated, persons with cortisol synthesizing enzyme defects may shunt chemicals normally used to make cortisol into other pathways. ... Therefore, smoking patterns may vary, depending on where an adrenal gland enzyme block is located. Some people may smoke heavily to suppress the adrenal gland and decrease the production of certain steroids that induce arousal and anxiety. ... Research studies are therefore being conducted to see how common alterations in adrenal steroid production influence mood and cognition during smoking and smoking withdrawal. It is hoped that this research will lead to development of new techniques to improve smoking cessation success as well as treat mood and anxiety disorders in persons with alterations in adrenal gland function. ...
- This study, and other related studies conducted through Yale University and the West Haven Veteran's Hospital are examining the impact of adrenal functioning on stress and reaction to major stress experiences. ... This is a good chance for carriers of CAH (for example, parents of an affected child) to help research that is looking at the adrenal glands' role in dealing with stress, anxiety disorders and depression. ...
7. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - What is it? (last updated 5/17/01)
- www.hopkinsmedicine.org
- Normal Adrenal Function .
- Adrenal Function & 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency .
- What is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency?.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) includes a group of disorders, each characterized by a deficiency of one of the enzymes needed to make the hormone cortisol.
- When one of these enzymes is deficient, this leads to a hyperfunction and increased size (hyperplasia) of the adrenals, hence the name Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. ...
- First, normal adrenal function will be presented, followed by a discussion of adrenal function in 21-hydroxylase deficiency and its treatment.
8. Adrenal Gland: Introduction and Index
- arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu
- The Adrenal Gland: Introduction and Index.
- When you think about the adrenal glands, you should think about stress. ...
- The adrenal produces three major classes of hormones, each of which aid in dealing with the multitude of small and large stresses faced by animals and people almost daily. ...
- Core information on adrenal physiology is presented in the following topics: .
- Functional Anatomy of the Adrenal Gland .
- Adrenal Medullary Hormones - Epinephrine and Norepinephrine .
- Adrenal Steroids .
- Advanced and supplemental information on adrenal physiology: .
- Histology of the Adrenal Gland .
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia .
9. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Adrenal gland cancer
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- Adrenal gland cancers are rare cancers occuring in the endocrine tissue of the adrenals. They are characterized by overproduction of adrenal gland hormones.
- Cancers of the adrenal gland are very rare. The adrenal gland is a hormone producing endocrine gland with two main parts, the cortex and the medulla. The main hormone of the adrenal cortex is cortisol and the main hormone of the adrenal medulla is epinephrine. When tumors develop in the adrenal gland, they secrete excess amounts of these hormones. 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. A cancer in the adrenal medulla is called a pheochromocytoma and can cause high blood pressure, headache, palpitations, and excessive perspiration. ...
- It is not known what causes adrenal gland cancer, but some cases are associated with hereditary diseases. Symptoms of adrenal cancer are related to the specific hormones produced by that tumor. ...
- Diagnosis for adrenal cancer usually begins with blood tests to evaluate the hormone levels. ...
- 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.
- The prognosis for adrenal gland cancer is variable. ... The prognosis for adrenal cortical cancer is not as good with a 5-year survival rate of 10-35%.
- Since so little is known about the cause of adrenal gland cancer, it is not known if it can be prevented.
10. NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA
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- NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA.
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), also termed adrenogenital syndrome in older literature, is a common inherited form of adrenal insufficiency. This group of diseases is due to mutations (genetic defects) in the genes coding for several enzymes needed for the production of adrenal cortex hormones. ... This enzyme is necessary for efficient production of two vital adrenal steroid hormones: cortisol and aldosterone. ... Sensing low levels of cortisol, the adrenal, directed by the master hypothalamus and pituitary glands, goes into high gear. Because cortisol production is impeded, the adrenal cortex instead manufactures androgens, or male steroid hormones, an undesired by-product. In short, while one part of the adrenal functions poorly, making inadequate amounts of cortisol and aldosterone, another portion of the gland over-produces androgens. ...
- Lack of both cortisol and aldosterone predispose 3/4 of severely affected individuals to "adrenal crises" with dehydration and shock, or even death, if not properly diagnosed and treated. Excess adrenal androgen production begins in early fetal life in classic CAH-21 affected infants, and causes abnormal growth of girls clitoris and masculinization of the genital-urinary structures. ...
- Rather, these individuals have partial enzyme deficiency, and thus have better cortisol production, normal aldosterone production, and lower levels of adrenal androgens. They do not suffer "adrenal crisis. ...
- The rationale for newborn screening is that mainly in boys, who have no outward sign of the disease, the mortality from "adrenal crisis" is high, and this could be entirely prevented by early diagnosis and medical treatment. ...
- Although many patients are well-managed on these types of medical regimens, it is very difficult to precisely mimic the native adrenal hormone rhythms and achieve perfect hormonal balance. ...
- It is now suggested again for selected patients, particularly those with little- to- no enzyme activity, to avoid high dose glucocorticoids and/or persistently high adrenal androgens. ... On the other hand, we do not know how much of the adverse effects of excessive adrenal androgens are pre-programmed in prenatal life and early infancy.
- The aim of giving dexamethasone to the pregnant woman at risk for a second CAH-affected child is to reduce secretion of androgens from the female fetus adrenal gland, and thus reduce the chance that the baby will be born with male-like genitals. Because adrenal production of androgen begins in the mid-to-late first trimester before prenatal diagnosis is done, the treatment is begun before it is known whether the fetus is male or female, and before it is known whether the child has CAH. ...
11. Tissue Growth and Remodeling of the Embryonic and Adult Adrenal Gland -- BLAND et al. 995 (1): 59 -- Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
- www.annalsnyas.org
- Tissue Growth and Remodeling of the Embryonic and Adult Adrenal Gland .
- The adrenal gland provides a model system for the study of tissue remodeling in endocrine physiology. For example, proper adrenal development requires proliferation of the adrenogonadal primordia, separation of adrenal and gonadal precursors, and cell migration that unites the adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla. In the adult, normal adrenal function is assured by the adrenal gland's unique capacity for growth in response to both tissue injury and physiological demand. Identification of the molecular and genetic programs underlying tissue remodeling in the adrenal is important for understanding basic aspects of development and regeneration, as well as adrenal disease. Here, we will highlight the roles that nuclear receptors and pituitary hormones play in regulating fetal adrenal development and adult adrenal growth. In addition, we will review the most current data on how extracellular signaling pathways are coupled to the function of these important regulators of adrenal development and function. ...
- Key Words: adrenal tissue remodeling SF-1 Dax1 orphan nuclear receptor MAP kinase ACTH.
- Zone-specific cell proliferation during compensatory adrenal growth in rats.
12. National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF)
- www.medhelp.org
- National Adrenal Diseases Foundation.
- At that time, there was no organization established which would provide guidance and information about what life was like with adrenal insufficiency. ...
- Incorporated in New York State in 1985, the name was later changed to National Adrenal Diseases Foundation to include individuals suffering from related diseases such as Cushing's Syndrome and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. ...
- The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, information and education to individuals having Addison's disease as well as other diseases of the adrenal glands. ... Individuals with Addison's disease or another disease of the adrenal glands can expect to live a normal life as long as the proper medical care is received and the correct dose of replacement medication is taken every day.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: The Facts You Need To Know .
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