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Abnormal response to ACTH stimulation test

MedGen UID:
1392823
Concept ID:
C4476953
Finding
Synonyms: Abnormal response to adrenocorticotropic-hormone stimulation test; Abnormal response to corticotropin stimulation test
 
HPO: HP:0031074

Definition

An anomalous response to stimulation by administration of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH stimulation normally stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol and adrenaline. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAbnormal response to ACTH stimulation test

Conditions with this feature

Immunodeficiency, common variable, 10
MedGen UID:
816321
Concept ID:
C3809991
Disease or Syndrome
Common variable immunodeficiency-10 (CVID10) is an autosomal dominant primary immunodeficiency characterized by childhood-onset of recurrent infections, hypogammaglobulinemia, and decreased numbers of memory and marginal zone B cells. Some patients may develop autoimmune features and have circulating autoantibodies. An unusual feature is central adrenal insufficiency (summary by Chen et al., 2013). For a general description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of common variable immunodeficiency, see CVID1 (607594).
Glucocorticoid deficiency 1
MedGen UID:
885551
Concept ID:
C4049650
Disease or Syndrome
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency (GCCD) is an autosomal recessive disorder resulting from defects in the action of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to stimulate glucocorticoid synthesis in the adrenal. Production of mineralocorticoids by the adrenal is normal. Patients present in early life with low or undetectable cortisol and, because of the failure of the negative feedback loop to the pituitary and hypothalamus, grossly elevated ACTH levels (summary by Clark et al., 2009). Genetic Heterogeneity of Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency Familial glucocorticoid deficiency-2 (GCCD2; 607398) is caused by mutation in the MRAP gene (609196) on chromosome 21q22. GCCD3 (609197) has been mapped to chromosome 8q11.2-q13.2. GCCD4 with or without mineralocorticoid deficiency (614736) is caused by mutation in the NNT gene (607878) on chromosome 5p12. GCCD5 (617825) is caused by mutation in the TXNRD2 gene (606448) on chromosome 22q11.
Glucocorticoid deficiency 5
MedGen UID:
1614419
Concept ID:
C4540522
Disease or Syndrome
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency-5 (GCCD5) is characterized by resistance to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and isolated glucocorticoid deficiency, with typical biochemical findings of low serum cortisol levels and high plasma ACTH. Patients commonly present with hyperpigmentation (Prasad et al., 2014). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of familial glucocorticoid deficiency, see GCCD1 (202200).

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PubMed

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Etiology

Čechová A, Honzík T, Edmondson AC, Ficicioglu C, Serrano M, Barone R, De Lonlay P, Schiff M, Witters P, Lam C, Patterson M, Janssen MCH, Correia J, Quelhas D, Sykut-Cegielska J, Plotkin H, Morava E, Sarafoglou K
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Diagnosis

Čechová A, Honzík T, Edmondson AC, Ficicioglu C, Serrano M, Barone R, De Lonlay P, Schiff M, Witters P, Lam C, Patterson M, Janssen MCH, Correia J, Quelhas D, Sykut-Cegielska J, Plotkin H, Morava E, Sarafoglou K
Mol Genet Metab 2021 Aug;133(4):397-399. Epub 2021 Jun 11 doi: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2021.06.003. PMID: 34140212Free PMC Article
Haskett RF
J ECT 2014 Jun;30(2):107-10. doi: 10.1097/YCT.0000000000000143. PMID: 24800689
Reimondo G, Bovio S, Allasino B, Terzolo M, Angeli A
Pituitary 2008;11(2):147-54. doi: 10.1007/s11102-008-0108-4. PMID: 18418713
Choi CH, Tiu SC, Shek CC, Choi KL, Chan FK, Kong PS
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Condren RM, Thakore JH
Stress 2001 Jun;4(2):91-119. doi: 10.3109/10253890109115725. PMID: 22432130

Therapy

Guerrieri GM, Ben Dor R, Li X, Wei SM, Martinez PE, Neiman LK, Rubinow DR, Schmidt PJ
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2021 Sep 27;106(10):3007-3018. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgab407. PMID: 34097071Free PMC Article
Özsu E, Şıklar Z, Bilici E, Ceran A, Uyanık R, Çetin T, Aycan Z, Berberoğlu M
J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol 2020 Sep 2;12(3):241-247. Epub 2019 Dec 17 doi: 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2019.2019.0099. PMID: 31842523Free PMC Article
Wald EL, Backer CL, Dearani JA, Li Z, Oliver WC, Crow SS
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017 May;153(5):1155-1163. Epub 2016 Nov 21 doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2016.11.030. PMID: 28024808
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Hong Kong Med J 2002 Dec;8(6):427-34. PMID: 12459599

Prognosis

Özsu E, Şıklar Z, Bilici E, Ceran A, Uyanık R, Çetin T, Aycan Z, Berberoğlu M
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Choi CH, Tiu SC, Shek CC, Choi KL, Chan FK, Kong PS
Hong Kong Med J 2002 Dec;8(6):427-34. PMID: 12459599
Condren RM, Thakore JH
Stress 2001 Jun;4(2):91-119. doi: 10.3109/10253890109115725. PMID: 22432130

Clinical prediction guides

Guerrieri GM, Ben Dor R, Li X, Wei SM, Martinez PE, Neiman LK, Rubinow DR, Schmidt PJ
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2021 Sep 27;106(10):3007-3018. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgab407. PMID: 34097071Free PMC Article
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Wald EL, Backer CL, Dearani JA, Li Z, Oliver WC, Crow SS
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017 May;153(5):1155-1163. Epub 2016 Nov 21 doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2016.11.030. PMID: 28024808
Condren RM, Thakore JH
Stress 2001 Jun;4(2):91-119. doi: 10.3109/10253890109115725. PMID: 22432130

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