About Phaeochromocytoma
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Thu 5 JanIn this blog post I describe a rare (usually) benign tumour which can develop in your adrenal gland
What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Thu 24 JanIn this blog post I talk about an uncommon adrenal condition that affects babies
Cushing’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome
Mark Vanderpump on Wed 7 SepDiscovered in 1912, Cushing’s disease is named after Harvey Cushing an American neurosurgeon. Cushing’s patients typically have round faces and gain weight around their neck, trunk and abdomen whilst having slender arms and legs.
About Addison's disease
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Wed 24 AugDiagnosing falling cortisol levels, this condition was named after Dr Thomas Addison after he discovered its existence in 1855 due to TB infiltration of the adrenal gland. Addison’s disease is rare with approximately 8,000 UK patients at any one time.