Adrenal tumor (patient information)
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What is adrenal tumor?
The adrenals site above each of the kidneys. It is made up of outer part called cortex and the inner portion called medulla. The function of the cortex is to make steroids for the body. Adrenal tumor includes benign and malignant. Usual adrenal tumor include adenoma, adrenocortical carcinoma, neuroblastoma and pheochromocytoma. Every disease has different symptoms. Treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of them.
How do I know if I have adrenal tumor and what are the symptoms of adrenal tumor?
Adenoma: Adenoma is the most common type of adrenal gland tumor. It often does not cause symptoms.
Who is at risk for adrenal tumor?
How to know you have adrenal tumor?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for adrenal tumor?
Directions to Hospitals Treating adrenal tumor
Prevention of adrenal tumor
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Adrenal+Gland+Tumor
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_2_1x_What_Is_Adrenal_Cancer.asp?sitearea=