RT Book, Section
A1 McDonald, Michelle L.
A1 Kane, Christopher J.
A2 McAninch, Jack W.
A2 Lue, Tom F.
SR Print(0)
ID 1171185078
T1 Disorders of the Adrenal Glands
T2 Smith & Tanagho's General Urology, 19e
YR 2020
FD 2020
PB McGraw Hill
PP New York, NY
SN 9781259834332
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1171185078
RD 2024/04/25
AB The  adrenal  cortex  is  composed  of  three  zones  with  distinct  endocrine  functions:  zona  glomerulosa  (produces  mineralocorticoids),  zona  fasciculata  (produces  glucocorticoids),  and  zona  reticularis  (produces  sex  steroids).  The  adrenal  medulla  accounts  for  approximately  10%  of  the  gland  and  is  composed  of  chromaffin  cells  that  secrete  catecholamines.  Disturbances  to  the  hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal  axis  (Figure  31–1)  result  in  classic  endocrine  disorders  such  as  Cushing’s  syndrome,  hyperaldosteronism,  and  catechol  excess  from  pheochromocytoma  (see  Tables  31–1  and  31–2).  The  diagnosis  of  these  disorders  requires  careful  endocrine  and  radiographic  evaluation.