Pituitary ACTH hypersecretion (or Cushing disease) is a form of
hyperpituitarism characterized by an abnormally high level of
ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH; also adrenocorticotropin, corticotropin) is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced by and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It is also used as a medication and diagnostic agent. ACTH is an important c ...
produced by the
anterior pituitary.
It is one of the causes of
Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a ...
. (However, Cushing's syndrome can be caused by many other causes, including exogenous administration.)
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