title: Disorders of the adrenal gland.
abstract: Disorders of the adrenal gland include pheochromocytomas and Cushing's disease. These conditions can be life-threatening and often require surgery. This article deals with the types of surgeries and subsequent problems, including Addisonian crisis.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000224:Addison Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods