What is adrenocortical carcinoma? Adrenocortical carcinoma is a type of adrenal gland cancer. The tumour starts from the cells normally found in the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal gland. Although adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare tumour it is the most common type of adrenal gland cancer. What are the symptoms of adrenocortical carcinoma? The …
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What is an adrenocortical adenoma? An adrenocortical adenoma is a non-cancerous tumour that starts from the cells normally found cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal gland. Many adrenocortical adenomas are called incidental because they do not produce any symptoms and are found when imaging of the abdomen or pelvis is performed for other reasons. Is …
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What are the adrenal glands? The adrenal glands are small organs that sit just on top of your kidneys at the back of your abdomen. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones (chemical signals released into the bloodstream) to help regulate functions in the rest of the body. The adrenal glands are made up …
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What is a myelolipoma? Myelolipoma is a non-cancerous tumour that is typically found in the adrenal gland. It is the second most common type of adrenal gland tumour. What are the symptoms of a myelolipoma? Most myelolipomas do not cause any symptoms and are discovered incidentally when abdominal imaging is performed for another reason. However, …
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