ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma (also known as ACTH Secreting Pituitary Adenoma, ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas): A pituitary adenoma which secretes ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN, leading to CUSHING DISEASE.

NIH MeSH · D049913Diseases

ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma

Also known asACTH Secreting Pituitary Adenoma · ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas · Pituitary Adenomas, ACTH-Secreting · ACTH-Producing Pituitary Adenoma · ACTH Producing Pituitary Adenoma · ACTH-Producing Pituitary Adenomas · Pituitary Adenoma, ACTH-Producing · Pituitary Adenomas, ACTH-Producing · Corticotroph Adenoma · Adenoma, Corticotroph · Adenomas, Corticotroph · Corticotroph Adenomas

Definition

A pituitary adenoma which secretes ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN, leading to CUSHING DISEASE.

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.470.035.012
  • C04.588.322.609.145
  • C10.228.140.617.738.675.149
  • C19.344.609.145
  • C19.700.734.145

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Common questions about ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma

What does ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma mean in medicine?
A pituitary adenoma which secretes ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN, leading to CUSHING DISEASE. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma known by any other names?
Yes. ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma is also referred to as ACTH Secreting Pituitary Adenoma, ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas, Pituitary Adenomas, ACTH-Secreting, ACTH-Producing Pituitary Adenoma in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma sit in the medical classification?
ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.470.035.012, C04.588.322.609.145, C10.228.140.617.738.675.149). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D049913) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗