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Primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease

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Name:
Primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease
Description:
Primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease (PPNAD) is a form of bilateral adrenocortical hyperplasia that is often associated with adrenocorticotrophin hormone (ACTH) independent Cushing syndrome (see this term) and is characterized by small to normal sized adrenal glands containing multiple small cortical pigmented nodules (less than 1 cm in diameter).
ORPHAcode:
189439
Synonyms:
PPNAD
Primary pigmented nodular adrenal dysplasia
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Analyte(s):
PRKAR1A
PDE11A
PDE8B
PRKACA
Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
01 May 2022 - 06:55