Nelson's syndrome

Etiology: - an ACTH-producing pituitary tumor that develops after bilateral adrenalectomy in patient's with Cushing's syndrome Clinical manifestations: - brown nails

Related

adrenocorticotropic hormone; corticotropin; adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) brown nails; longitudinal brown lines; black nails Cushing's syndrome; hypercortisolism; hyperadrenocorticism; pluriglandular syndrome

General

syndrome pituitary adenoma/ACTH secreting

References

Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common & Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 503