COMMENTARY ON THE LAW
Genetic adrenal diseases
Olga Turowska 1 , Tomasz Ferenc 2 , Andrzej Lewiński 3
1. Zakład Biochemii Klinicznej, Centrum Medyczne Kształcenia Podyplomowego w Warszawie
2. Zakład Biologii i Genetyki Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi
3. Klinika Endokrynologii i Terapii Izotopowej, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Łodzi
Published: 2004-12-30
GICID: 01.3001.0000.3626
Available language versions: en pl
Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 2004; 58 (0)
Abstract
The development of molecular biological techniques has unveiled much information on the pathogenesis of many disease at the DNA and RNA level, as well as provided a considerable improvement in diagnostic potential and treatment. The advantages achieved in molecular biology and genetic engineering have also found application in endocrinology. This paper reviews current knowledge on the role of genetic factors in the pathogenesis of adrenal diseases. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, idiopathic hyperaldosteronism, adrenal hypoplasia congenita, autoimmune polyendocrinopathy candidiasis ectodermal dystrophy, ACTH resistance syndrome, and adrenal hereditary tumors are described