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Hypermelanosis due to endocrine disorder

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Link to WHO Definition

Hypermelanosis due to endocrine disorder – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1908185920

Diffuse hypermelanosis due to secretion of abnormal amounts of melanocyte stimulating hormones including beta MSH and ACTH. This may be seen with pituitary tumours (e.g. pituitary Cushing syndrome) or following adrenal failure (Addison disease) or adrenalectomy (Nelson syndrome). More rarely it may be seen with acromegaly and with hyperthyroidism.