ACTH-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia

A primary hyperaldosteronism characterized by multiple bilateral adrenocortical nodules that cause a striking enlargement of the adrenal gland and production of an excess of cortisol.

Also known as: ACTH-independent macronodular adrenocortical hyperplasia; AIMAH; Cushing syndrome due to macronodular adrenal hyperplasia; MMAD; adrenocorticotropic hormone-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia