adrenocortical adenoma

Adrenal Cortical Adenoma: Understanding Your Pathology Report

An adrenal cortical adenoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour that develops from cells in the outer part of the adrenal gland, the adrenal cortex. The adrenal cortex normally produces hormones that help control blood pressure, salt and water balance, metabolism, and the body’s response to stress. Some adrenal cortical adenomas make excess hormones and cause …
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