Adrenal hyperplasia

Introduction Adrenal hyperplasia refers to the extensive proliferation and dysfunction of chromogranin cells in the medulla.

Cause

Mainly due to defects in the enzymes necessary for the biosynthesis of adrenocortical hormones, resulting in abnormal cortical hormone synthesis.

an examination

Related inspection

Renal static imaging adrenal CT examination

Renal function tests can be performed.

Differential diagnosis

Can be distinguished from bilateral adrenal hyperplasia.

Adrenal hyperplasia, also known as adrenal genital syndrome or adrenal hyperplasia, is a congenital defect in certain adrenal enzymes that causes abnormal steroid production.

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