Nelson syndrome

A syndrome that develops following bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing syndrome. The signs and symptoms result from the presence of an adenocorticotropin-secreting pituitary gland adenoma, and include enlargement of the sella turcica and pressure on the adjacent structures, and skin hyperpigmentation.

Also known as: Nelson's syndrome, Ridges-off-the-end syndrome, dermal Ridges

1517 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Nelson syndrome itself.