hormonal and metabolic disorders
Overview of the Adrenal Glands
Adrenal disorders
Disorders of the adrenal glands can involve the secretion of too little or too much hormone. , it may be because of a problem with the adrenal glands themselves (a primary disorder, such as Adrenal Insufficiency ). Or it may be due to a problem elsewhere in the body, such as the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus. For example, a problem with the pituitary gland could mean that the adrenal glands are not being stimulated to secrete hormones. Whentoo much hormone is secreted(oversecretion), the disorder that results depends on the hormone: Oversecretion of glucocorticoids: Cushing Syndrome None Oversecretion of aldosterone: Hyperaldosteronism None : Pheochromocytoma None Oversecretion of androgens (male sex hormones): Virilization None 