17^th European Diabetes and Endocrinology Congress

Adrenal Disorders

There are several diseases and dysfunctions related to the adrenal. One among them is the growth of tumors on the glands. These tumors are benign or cancerous and might throw off the proper production of hormones. A tumor that causes the gland to make an excessive amount of secretion is termed a functioning tumor, whereas a tumor that cause’s insufficient hormone secretion is termed a nonfunctioning tumor. Approximately 4 to 12 out of 1 million people develop a type of adrenal tumor called adrenocortical carcinoma, according to American Society of Clinical Oncology. Addison’s disease affects one hundred ten to one hundred forty four of every one million people in developed countries. Cushing's syndrome is uncommon which is affecting about 10 to 15 out of every 1 million people each year. CAH is one among the foremost common genetic disorders, poignant roughly 1 in 100 people, whereas mild CAH is much more common than severe CAH. Severe CAH is estimated to occur in 1 in 14,000 people. Although a large number of people have pituitary tumors (up to 20% of the world's population), most of these tumors are not cancerous, do not cause symptoms, and are never diagnosed. Follow Endocrinology Conferences and Diabetes Conferences for more updates.