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Primary macronodular adrenal hyperplasia

Primary macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (PMAH) is a disorder characterised by multiple lumps (nodules) in the adrenal glands, which are small hormone-producing glands located on top of each kidney. These nodules, which usually are found in both adrenal glands (bilateral) and vary in size, cause adrenal gland enlargement (hyperplasia) and result in the production of higher-than-normal levels of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is an important hormone that suppresses inflammation and protects the body from physical stress such as infection or trauma through several mechanisms including raising levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar.

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Primary macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (PMAH) is a disorder characterised by multiple lumps (nodules) in the adrenal glands, which are small hormone-producing glands located on top of each kidney. These nodules, which usually are found in both adrenal glands (bilateral) and vary in size, cause adrenal gland enlargement (hyperplasia) and result in the production of higher-than-normal levels of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is an important hormone that suppresses inflammation and protects the body from physical stress such as infection or trauma through several mechanisms including raising levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar.

PMAH typically becomes evident in a person's forties or fifties. It is considered a form of Cushing syndrome, which is characterised by increased levels of cortisol resulting from one of many possible causes. These increased cortisol levels lead to weight gain in the face and upper body, fragile skin, bone loss, fatigue, and other health problems. However, some people with PMAH do not experience these signs and symptoms and are said to have subclinical Cushing syndrome.

Inheritance patterns

The source lists the following possible inheritance patterns: Not inherited; Autosomal dominant. More than one pattern can apply in different cases.

Other names

ACTH-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia

ACTH-independent macronodular adrenocortical hyperplasia

Adrenal Cushing syndrome due to AIMAH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia

AIMAH

Corticotropin-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia

PMAH

Primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia

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