Adrenal Tumors
Adrenal Tumors
Adrenal glands are located above the kidneys and are part of your endocrine system.
They produce hormones that regulate different bodily functions.
Adrenal Tumors are not always cancer and can be benign, functional or malignant.
Benign
Benign adrenal tumors are noncancerous and are often found incidentally.
Functional
Functional tumors can still produce hormones and may be found during tests for hormone-related symptoms
Malignant
Malignant tumors of the adrenal gland are extremely rare. They often behave aggressively and can produce excess hormones, causing a wide variety of symptoms.
Testing and Treatment
- Most problematic adrenal tumors are treated with medication to control symptoms and followed by surgery to remove the tumor.
- Large cancerous adrenal tumors are often treated with additional therapies including medications, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy, alone or in combination.
Testing and Treatment
- Most problematic adrenal tumors are treated with medication to control symptoms and followed by surgery to remove the tumor.
- Large cancerous adrenal tumors are often treated with additional therapies including medications, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy, alone or in combination.
