Abnormal response to ACTH stimulation test

What it means

An anomalous response to stimulation by administration of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH stimulation normally stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol and adrenaline.

Corticotropin is another term for ACTH.

Rare diseases that can present with this4

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Abnormal response to adrenocorticotropic-hormone stimulation test · Abnormal response to corticotropin stimulation test