Adrenal Neoplasm

Adrenal neoplasm causes

These tumors form when cells in the adrenal glands start to grow too much or in the wrong way.

• Changes in DNA
• Hormone imbalances
• Genetic conditions
• Tumors that spread from other body parts

Adrenal neoplasm risk factors

Certain things make adrenal tumors more likely to happen.

• Being over 40 years old
• Family history of adrenal gland disorders
• Inherited conditions like MEN1 or Li-Fraumeni syndrome
• High blood pressure that’s hard to control

Adrenal neoplasm symptoms

Some adrenal tumors don’t cause symptoms. But when they do, they often involve hormone changes.

• High blood pressure
• Sudden weight gain in the face or belly
• Muscle weakness
• Extra hair growth or deepened voice (especially in women)
• Anxiety, sweating or fast heartbeat

Adrenal neoplasm diagnosis

Doctors use tests to find out if you have a tumor and how it affects your body.

• Blood and urine tests to measure hormones
• CT or MRI scans to find tumors
• PET scan to check tumor activity
• Biopsy in rare cases
  
  

Adrenal neoplasm treatment

Treatment depends on the tumor type and whether it’s cancerous.

• Surgery to remove the adrenal tumor
• Hormone therapy to balance levels
• Radiation or chemotherapy for cancerous tumors
• Regular monitoring if the tumor is small and not active

When to seek care

Contact a doctor if you experience:

• High blood pressure that won’t go away
• Fast weight gain or strange body changes
• Muscle weakness or tiredness
• Shaking, sweating or mood swings