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Cushing syndrome due to adrenal tumor is an endocrine system disorder that occurs when there is a tumor of the
Alternative Names
Adrenal tumor - Cushing syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Adrenal tumors may be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant).
Noncancerous tumors that may cause Cushing syndrome include:
- Adrenal adenomas
- Micronodular hyperplasia
Cancerous tumors that may cause Cushing syndrome include:
- Adrenal
carcinomas
Adrenal tumors are rare. They may develop in anyone at any age, but are much more common in adults. They are found in women more often than men.
See also:
Cushing's disease Cushing syndrome Ectopic Cushing syndrome Exogenous Cushing syndrome
Review Date: 11/23/2009
Reviewed By: Ari S. Eckman, MD, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns
Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA,
Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
