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What is the definition of Nelson Syndrome?
A rare, acquired, endocrine disease characterized by the triad of diffuse skin and mucosa hyperpigmentation, markedly elevated serum adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) levels and an enlarging corticotroph adenoma, which manifest following total bilateral adrenalectomy performed for the treatment of Cushing's disease. Additionally, patients may present with headaches, visual field defects, cranial nerve palsy, pituitary apoplexy, diabetes inspidus, panhypopituitarism, and, occasionally, paraovarian or paratesticular tumors.
What are the alternative names for Nelson Syndrome?
  • Nelson syndrome
  • Dermal Ridges
  • Ridges-off-the-end syndrome
Who are the top Nelson Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Nelson Syndrome
Grzegorz K. Zielinski
Elite in Nelson Syndrome
Grzegorz K. Zielinski
128 Szaserów Str, 
Warsaw, MZ, PL 

Grzegorz Zielinski practices in Warsaw, Poland. Mr. Zielinski is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nelson Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nelson Syndrome, Cushing's disease, Pituitary Tumor, and Hypothalamic Tumor.

Elite in Nelson Syndrome
Dr. Maria Fleseriu
Endocrinology
Elite in Nelson Syndrome
Dr. Maria Fleseriu
Endocrinology

University Professional Services

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
503-494-8311
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Maria Fleseriu is an Endocrinologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Fleseriu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nelson Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Acromegaly, Cushing's disease, Cushing's syndrome, Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Nelson Syndrome
William M. Drake
Elite in Nelson Syndrome
William M. Drake

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London, ENG, GB 

William Drake practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Drake is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nelson Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nelson Syndrome, Hyperaldosteronism, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center