Nelson syndrome
Pronunciation: nel′sŏn
Definition: a syndrome of hyperpigmentation, third cranial nerve damage, and enlarging sella turcica caused by pituitary adenomas presumably present before adrenalectomy for Cushing syndrome but enlarging and symptomatic afterward.
Synonym(s): postadrenalectomy syndrome
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