Adrenal Gland Disorders
Common adrenal gland disorders include:
– Cushing’s syndrome: A rare disorder happens when the adrenal glands release too much cortisol.
– Addison’s disease: An autoimmune condition occurs when the adrenal glands do not release enough aldosterone or cortisol. It causes the immune system to attack adrenal tissues.
– Adrenal cancer: Malignant tumors grow in the adrenal glands
– Pheochromocytoma: Tumors grow in the medulla, but they are rarely cancerous
– Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: This condition causes difficulties in releasing adrenal hormones [5]
