Medical Definition of Nelson syndrome
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A syndrome characterised by deep pigmentation and the presence of an acth-msh secreting adenoma of the pituitary gland developing after adrenalectomy for cushing's syndrome. at present it is not known whether the adenoma occurs de novo or represents enlargement of a previously undetected tumour.
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nelson Syndrome
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