The adrenal glands produce several hormones necessary for everyday human life and health. They produce hormones that help regulate the metabolism, blood pressure, immune system, stress response, and ...

Occurring in cases where adenomas are causing hyperactivity of hormone production (ACTH)— Cushing’s syndrome leads to overactivity of adrenal glands, leading to overproduction of cortisol.

Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) describes a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the body's hormone-producing glands. MEN type 1 usually affects the parathyroid gland(s), the pituitary gland ...