An adrenal tumor or adrenal mass[2] is any benign or malignant neoplasms of the adrenal gland, several of which are notable for their tendency to overproduce endocrine hormones. Adrenal cancer is the presence of malignant adrenal tumors, and includes neuroblastoma, adrenocortical carcinoma and some adrenal pheochromocytomas. Most adrenal pheochromocytomas and all adrenocortical adenomas are benign tumors, which do not metastasize or invade nearby tissues, but may cause significant health problems by unbalancing hormones.
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An adrenaltumor or adrenal mass is any benign or malignant neoplasms of the adrenal gland, several of which are notable for their tendency to overproduce...
microscopic examination, the tumor usually displays sheets of atypical cells with some resemblance to the cells of the normal adrenal cortex. The presence of...
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disease produced by dysregulation of endocrine control mechanisms. A variety of tumors can arise from adrenal tissue...
Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal medulla composed of chromaffin cells, also known as pheochromocytes. When a tumor composed of the same cells...
Adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones. The adrenal glands—also referred...
The adrenal medulla (Latin: medulla glandulae suprarenalis) is the inner part of the adrenal gland. It is located at the center of the gland, being surrounded...
function. The adrenal medulla produces epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). Adrenal adenomas are benign tumors that start in the...
virilization in females are: Androgen-producing tumors of the ovaries adrenal glands (see adrenaltumor) pituitary gland (see pituitary adenoma) Hyperthecosis...
syndrome" caused by adrenocortical adenomas. Adrenal adenomas are often categorized as endocrine-inactive tumors considering that majority of them are non-functioning...
removal of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) adrenal glands. It is usually done to remove tumors of the adrenal glands that are producing excess hormones...
suppressing the adrenal gland in case of hyperadrenalism. Medical practitioners usually recommend surgical treatment for adrenalism caused by tumors since it...
more glands of the endocrine system.[citation needed]Examples include: Adrenaltumor Pituitary adenoma The most common form is thyroid cancer. Conditions...
The dexamethasone suppression test (DST) is used to assess adrenal gland function by measuring how cortisol levels change in response to oral doses or...
is a tumor that is most often small and asymptomatic, and is derived from renal tubules. It may be a precursor lesion to renal carcinoma. Adrenal adenomas...
from a primary adrenaltumor could be fatal in up to half of the reported cases, which are most resulted from pheochromocytoma. Adrenal gland is vulnerable...
disease has yet to be elucidated. Adrenal adenomas are benign tumors of the adrenal gland. In most cases, the tumors display no symptoms and require no...
aldosterone from the adrenal glands, resulting in low renin levels and high blood pressure. This abnormality is caused by hyperplasia or tumors. About 35% of...
rule out an ovarian or adrenaltumor. These tests should be followed by tests for hypothyroidism, hyperprolactinemia, and adrenal hyperplasia. Loh HH, Yee...
A practical application of this is in evaluation of tumors, where, for example, an adrenaltumor with a radiodensity of less than 10 HU is rather fatty...
This abnormal growth usually forms a mass, which may be called a tumour or tumor. ICD-10 classifies neoplasms into four main groups: benign neoplasms, in...
Adrenal crisis, also known as Addisonian crisis or acute adrenal insufficiency, is a serious, life-threatening complication of adrenal insufficiency. Hypotension...
When the same type of tumor is found in the adrenal gland, they are referred to as a pheochromocytoma. They are rare tumors, with an overall estimated...
caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland or adrenal gland. In either case, treatment may rely on removal of the tumor or of the adrenal glands. Without...
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