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X-Ray Tests for Adrenal Gland Tumors

There are 4 primary x-ray tests to examine the adrenal glands (and the rest of the abdomen) for the presence of a tumor (the word "tumor" simply means "mass". Tumors can be benign or malignant).

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.

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2

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Pheochromocytoma: A Tumor of the Central Adrenal

Pheochromocytomas are tumors of the adrenal gland which produce excess adrenaline. Pheochromocytomas arise from the central portion of the adr

Pheochromocytoma: The Ten-Percent Tumor

Pheochromocytomas are often referred to as the "ten percent tumor" because they do many things about ten percent of the time. The following is a fairly exhaustive list of these characteristics:

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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.