ADRENAL ADENOMA
An Adrenal Adenoma is a tumour of the adrenal glands.
What is an adrenal adenoma?
An adrenal adenoma is a tumour that grows from the outer part of the adrenal gland,- the cortex.
TopWhat are functioning and non-functioning adenomas?
Depending on their ability to produce hormones, adenomas are divided into functioning and non-functioning adenomas. Functioning adenomas can secrete increased levels of hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone and cause clinical syndromes such as:
- Cushing’s syndrome
- Primary hyperaldosteronism or aldosterinoma
How is adrenal adenoma diagnosed?
The diagnosis of adrenal adenoma is made through imaging studies: CT and MRI.
TopIs adrenal adenoma a malignancy?
Adrenal adenoma is a benign tumour.
TopHow is adrenal adenoma treated?
Non-functioning adenomas usually cause no symptoms and do not need any treatment. However, monitoring is recommended. For functioning adenomas, as they cause disease, surgical removal is recommended, after a thorough hormonal screening and precise localization of the functional adenoma by the endocrinologist. The latter requires expertise and experience as well as a multidisciplinary team.
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