OMIA 000494 : Hyperadrenocorticism, generic |
Possible human homologues (MIM numbers):
169170 (trait)
,
201710 (trait)
Cross-species summary:
Hyperadrenocorticism (or Cushing syndrome) refers to genetic and iatrogenic hypersecretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (e.g. caused by tumours of either the pituitary or adrenal glands; or long-term administration of exogenous glucocorticoids). Entries for Cushing disease (pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism) are included here and for some species also under the OMIA phene Cushing disease (OMIA000247)
Species in which this phene is found:
dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo)
domestic cat (Felis catus)
horse (Equus caballus)
dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo)
domestic cat (Felis catus)
horse (Equus caballus)
Edit History
- Created by Frank Nicholas on 03 May 2005
- Changed by Frank Nicholas on 22 Nov 2016
- Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 04 Nov 2020