Hypermelanosis due to endocrine disorder (Q89733)
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Diffuse hypermelanosis due to secretion of abnormal amounts of melanocyte stimulating hormones including beta MSH and ACTH. This may be seen with pituitary tumours (e.g. pituitary Cushing syndrome) or following adrenal failure (Addison disease) or adrenalectomy (Nelson syndrome). More rarely it may be seen with acromegaly and with hyperthyroidism.
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| English | Hypermelanosis due to endocrine disorder |
Diffuse hypermelanosis due to secretion of abnormal amounts of melanocyte stimulating hormones including beta MSH and ACTH. This may be seen with pituitary tumours (e.g. pituitary Cushing syndrome) or following adrenal failure (Addison disease) or adrenalectomy (Nelson syndrome). More rarely it may be seen with acromegaly and with hyperthyroidism. |
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