This image shows the appearance of a 2.0-cm benign adrenal cortical adenoma. Such findings are often termed “adrenal incidentalomas,” which are masses discovered incidentally during abdominal imaging that should be evaluated clinically, biochemically, and radiographically for signs and symptoms of hypercortisolism, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, and/or malignant tumor. Surgical resecton is recommended for any adrenal mass with concerning radiographic characteristics and most lesions more than 4 cm. Adrenal incidentalomas are usually benign, and conservatively treated incidentalomas generally grow slowly and have low risk of malignancy or progression to overt disease.
Source for Image & Explanation: From: Management Approaches to Adrenal Incidentalomas Harrison's Online Updates, 2012
This image shows the appearance of a 2.0-cm benign adrenal cortical adenoma. Such findings are often termed “adrenal incidentalomas,” which are masses discovered incidentally during abdominal imaging that should be evaluated clinically, biochemically, and radiographically for signs and symptoms of hypercortisolism, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, and/or malignant tumor. Surgical resecton is recommended for any adrenal mass with concerning radiographic characteristics and most lesions more than 4 cm. Adrenal incidentalomas are usually benign, and conservatively treated incidentalomas generally grow slowly and have low risk of malignancy or progression to overt disease.
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From: Management Approaches to Adrenal Incidentalomas
Harrison's Online Updates, 2012