Addison's Disease
A disorder characterized by chronic insufficient production of hydrocortisone (cortisol) by the adrenal glands (adrenal cortex). Adrenal disorders
Find links to information and resources for adrenal disorders, such as Addison's disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, and pheochromocytoma.
Bartter's syndrome/Gitelmans syndrome
Bartter's syndrome and Gitelmans syndrome are two kidney disorders with similar features, both causing chronic metabolic alkalosis. Cystinuria
An inherited metabolic disorder in which there is abnormal movement (transport) in the intestines and kidneys of certain chemical compounds (amino acids). Denys-Drash Syndrome
Genetic disorder which results in kidney disease, Wilms tumor, and intersex disorders. Glomerular diseases
Information and resources for rare diseases of the glomeruli in the kidneys, such as glomerulonephritis and glomerulosclerosis. Goodpasture Syndrome
An autoimmune disorder which causes inflammation in the kidneys and bleeding in the lungs. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
Bacterial infection in young children that affects the kidneys and blood. IgA Nephropathy
A form of kidney disease (glomerulonephritis) caused by abnormal deposits of a protein (IgA). Also called Berger's disease. Peyronie's Disease
Formation of a benign (noncancerous) plaque (hard lump) on the penis.
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