OMIA:001937 : Cushing syndrome, ACTH-independent, adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism

Categories: Endocrine / exocrine gland phene (incl mammary gland)

Possible human homologues (MIM numbers): 219080 (trait) , 139320 (gene)

Cross-species summary: Renamed from 'ACTH-independent adrenal Cushing syndrome, somatic' based on ALIVE recommendations (PMID:40872711), with the following definiton:  "Hypercortisolism due to unregulated cortisol secretion by the adrenal cortex. This is generally associated with adrenal neoplasia or hyperplasia." 

Species in which this phene is found:
dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

Edit History


  • Created by Frank Nicholas on 29 Oct 2014
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 14 Jul 2021
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 25 Sep 2021
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 10 Sep 2025