Adrenal Gland Cancer
Your adrenal glands sit on top of each kidney and make hormones you need to live, such as cortisol and sex hormones. Tumors can grow in these glands. Most are benign (not cancer) and often cause no symptoms. Malignant adrenal gland cancers are rare and include adrenocortical carcinoma, neuroblastoma, and pheochromocytoma.
Symptoms
- Symptoms depend on the type of cancer you have.
Frequently asked questions
What are the adrenal glands?
Your adrenal glands are located on the top of each kidney. They produce hormones like cortisol and sex hormones that you need to live.
Are most adrenal gland tumors cancerous?
No, most adrenal gland tumors are benign (not cancer). Malignant adrenal gland cancers are uncommon.
What types of adrenal gland tumors exist?
Types include adrenocortical carcinoma (cancer in the outer part of the gland), neuroblastoma (a childhood cancer), and pheochromocytoma (a rare usually benign tumor).
What are the symptoms of adrenal gland cancer?
Symptoms depend on the type of cancer you have.
How is adrenal gland cancer treated?
Treatments may include surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.
Related conditions
Sources
- MedlinePlus: Adrenal Gland Cancer — NIH MedlinePlus
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- Surface functionalized nanomaterial systems for targeted therapy of endocrine related tumors: a review of recent advancements. — Drug Deliv, 2024
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