Incidentaloma classification

Incidentaloma Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Incidentaloma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Incidentaloma classification On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Incidentaloma classification All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Incidentaloma classification
CDC on Incidentaloma classification
Incidentaloma classification in the news
Blogs on Incidentaloma classification
Directions to Hospitals Treating Psoriasis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Incidentaloma classification

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Adrenal incidentaloma may be classified according to function into functioning (secreting) or nonfunctioning. Adrenal incidentaloma may be classified by nature into benign masses or malignant masses.

Classification

Adrenal incidentaloma may be classified by function into:

• Functioning (hormonal secreting):
• Adenomas and carcinoma can secrete any type of adrenal hormones.
• Most of them probably secrete so little excess cortisol with minimal signs of Cushing’s syndrome that may be not discovered.
• Pheochromocytomas that secrete catecholamines.
• Aldosterone secreting masses may show hypertension and hypokalemia.
• Nonfunctioning (nonhormonal secreting): adenoma, myelolipoma, neuroblastoma, ganglioneuroma, hemangioma, and cysts.

Adrenal incidentaloma may be classified by nature into:

• Benign masses
• Malignant masses