Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia:

A defect in the pathway regulating cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones which may cause male sex characteristics to appear either early or inappropriately.

The adrenal glands produce insufficient hormones, usually caused by an autoimmune disorder.

Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's disease or congenital adrenal hypoplasia):

Cushing's Syndrome (adrenal hyperactivity):

Adrenal glands produce too much cortisol, caused by a hormone producing tumor.

In the endocrine clinic we take care of: