POMC and adrenal gland hyperfunction: With these results an ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) independent form of hypercortisolism was diagnosed and because the scan of the abdomen had documented the presence of two adenomas, one in each adrenal gland larger than 10 mm, we found ourselves with a therapeutic challenge since the resection of one of the glands may not cure the hypercortisolism in case that the hormonal production came from both glands and the resection of both glands with leave the patient with a permanent hypoadrenalism.