ACTH-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia 1 is characterized by adrenal hypertrophy and glucocorticoid overproduction (Cushing syndrome) while ACTH is rather suppressed. In isolated cases GNAS mutations were made responsible.
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OMIM.ORG article Omim 219080 |