Adrenal gland disorders

FIGURE 42-1. Anatomy of the adrenal gland. (Reprinted, with permission, from Gums JG, Tovar JM. Adrenal gland disorders. In DiPiro JT, Talbert RL, Yee GC, et al, (eds.) Pharmacotherapy A Pathophysiologic Approach. New York McGraw-Hill 2005 1391-1406.)... 

Tippecanoe Community Health Clinic West Lafayette, Indiana Chapter 42 Adrenal Gland Disorders Chapter 43 Pituitary Gland Disorders... 

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See Chap. 79, Adrenal Gland Disorders, authored by John G. Gums and Shawn Anderson, for a more detailed discussion of this topic. 

On examination Brian weighs 18 st (250 lb) and his BP is 160/95 mmHg. Taking Brian s appearance, mood change, BP and symptoms of polyuria and polydipsia into consideration, a provisional diagnosis of an adrenal gland disorder is made. 

The adrenal cortex produces glucocorticoids (cortisol) and mineralocorticoids (aldosterone). Corticosteroids promote sodium retention and potassium excretion. Corticotropin (Acthar) is an ACTH dmg that is used to diagnosis adrenal gland disorders. 

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