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Adrenal Tumors with Unexpected Outcome: A Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Kerkhofs, Thomas M.
Roumen, Rudi M.
Demeyere, Thomas B.
van der Linden, Antoine N.
Haak, Harm R.
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The finding of an adrenal mass should induce a diagnostic work-up aimed at assessing autonomous hormone production and differentiating between benign and (potentially) malignant lesions.
The common differential diagnosis in adrenal incidentaloma consists of (non-)functioning adenoma, pheochromocytoma, myelolipoma, metastasis, and primary carcinoma.
There remains a category of lesions that are hormonally inactive and display nonspecific imaging characteristics.
We provide a succinct literature review regarding pathologies from this category.
Imaging and histological characteristics are discussed, as well as clinical management.
In conclusion, an adrenal mass may present a diagnostic challenge.
After exclusion of most common diagnoses, it can be difficult to differentiate between possible pathologies based on preoperative diagnostic tests.
Surgical resection of possibly harmful tumors is indicated, for example, lesions with malignant potential or risk of spontaneous hemorrhage.
Resection of an obviously benign lesion is not necessary, unless problems due to tumor size are expected.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kerkhofs, Thomas M.& Roumen, Rudi M.& Demeyere, Thomas B.& van der Linden, Antoine N.& Haak, Harm R.. 2015. Adrenal Tumors with Unexpected Outcome: A Review of the Literature. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1065793
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kerkhofs, Thomas M.…[et al.]. Adrenal Tumors with Unexpected Outcome: A Review of the Literature. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1065793
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kerkhofs, Thomas M.& Roumen, Rudi M.& Demeyere, Thomas B.& van der Linden, Antoine N.& Haak, Harm R.. Adrenal Tumors with Unexpected Outcome: A Review of the Literature. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1065793
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065793