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Learn about adrenal cortex

Diseases of the Adrenal Cortex: Cushing's Syndrome

This page contains information that assumes you have read our introduction to the adrenal gland page. If not, go there first.

Diseases of the Adrenal Cortex: Adrenal Cancer

Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare tumor afflicting only one or two persons per one million population. It usually occurs in adults, and the median age at diagnosis is 44 years. Although potentially curable at early stages, only 30% of these malignancies are confined to the adrenal gland at the time of diagnosis.

Your Adrenal Glands

The adrenal glands are orange-colored endocrine glands which are located on the top of both kidneys. The adrenal glands are triangular shaped and measure about one-half inch in height and 3 inches in length. Each gland consists of a medulla (the center of the gland) which is surrounded by the cortex.
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