Directory of Adrenal Resources

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A gland of the endocrine system that produces essential hormones including adrenaline (epinephrine) and cortisol. Located above the kidneys.

Subcategories

• Addison's Disease
• Cancer
• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
• Cushing's Syndrome
• Hirsutism
• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
• Pheochromocytoma

Resources in This Category

• Adrenal Diseases

  http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/surgery/clin/gi/adrenal.html
  A discussion of surgically correctable diseases by surgeons at University of Pennsylvania.

• Adrenal Glands

  http://www.endocrineweb.com/adrenal.html
  EndocrineWeb's description and discussion of diseases associated with these organs.

• Endotext: Adrenal Physiology and Diseases

  http://www.endotext.org/adrenal/
  Detailed information on the adrenal glands, their function and associated disorders.

• National Adrenal Diseases Foundation

  http://www.nadf.us/
  Non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, information and education to individuals having Addison's disease as well as other diseases of the adrenal glands.

• Patient: Adrenal Crisis

  http://patient.info/doctor/adrenal-crisis
  Factsheet on this potentially fatal condition caused by an acute deficiency of certain hormones, its aetiology, risk factors, presentation, investigations, management, associations and complications.

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