Depending on the location and extent, these tumors may be associated with a syndrome of flushing and diarrhea. Carcinoma is the pathological term for a type of cancer Conn's Syndrome is primary hyperaldosteronism or adrenal overproduction of a hormone called aldosterone. This may cause high blood pressure and a low blood potassium level. This can be related to many factors including drug administration, pituitary gland tumors, or adrenal tumors. Endocrine Surgery is the type of surgery which specializes in the surgical treatment of endocrine diseases - those diseases affecting the endocrine glands of the body.
Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine organs.
These are a group of glands in the body that manufacture and secrete hormones. Gastrinoma refers to a tumor that secretes the hormone gastrin. Elevated levels of gastrin can cause severe ulcer disease and diarrhea. Goiter is a general term that means enlargement of the thyroid gland. This disease may even affect the eyes and cause a bulging apearance as well as vision problems.