Adrenocortical adenoma
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A adrenocortical adenoma (or adrenal cortical adenoma) is a benign tumor of the adrenal cortex
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It can present with Cushing's syndrome
or primary aldosteronism.
Adrenal cortex
Situated along the perimeter of the adrenal gland, the adrenal cortex mediates the stress response through the production of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, including aldosterone and cortisol respectively. It is also a secondary site of androgen synthesis.-Layers:Notably, the reticularis in...
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It can present with Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a hormone disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood. This can be caused by taking glucocorticoid drugs, or by tumors that produce cortisol or adrenocorticotropic hormone or CRH...
or primary aldosteronism.