Adrenocortical hyperfunction
| Adrenocortical hyperfunction | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | E24, E26 | 
| ICD-9-CM | 255.0-255.1 | 
| MeSH | D000308 | 
Adrenocortical hyperfunction is a condition where there is an overexpression of products of the adrenal cortex.
When cortisol is overproduced, it is called Cushing's syndrome.
When aldosterone is overproduced, it is called hyperaldosteronism.
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