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Are a pituitary and adrenal tumor related?

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Sometimes: Cushing disease occurs when the pituitary gland produces a substance that causes both adrenal glands to secrete too much cortisol. This excess cortisol leads to a series of problems that may include diabetes, hypertension, obesity, fatigue, porr wound healing, and others. Treatment is usually directed at the pituitary tumor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A pituitary tumor : Can produce excess acth, which in turn makes the adrenal enlarge, and excess cortisol can be produced.

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