Nelson's syndrome

Etiology

• an ACTH-producing pituitary tumor that develops after bilateral adrenalectomy in patient's with Cushing's syndrome

Clinical manifestations

• brown nails

More general terms

• syndrome
• pituitary adenoma/ACTH secreting

Additional terms

• adrenocorticotropic hormone; corticotropin; adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)
• brown nails; longitudinal brown lines; black nails
• Cushing's syndrome; hypercortisolism; hyperadrenocorticism; pluriglandular syndrome