Adrenal Incidentaloma
An adrenal mass discovered unexpectedly on imaging performed for a reason unrelated to suspected adrenal disease.
When Adrenal Incidentaloma is documented, it may influence cortisol, mineralocorticoid or catecholamine pathways.
To characterize Adrenal Incidentaloma, work-up can include hormone measurements, stimulation or suppression testing and targeted imaging.
Once the clinical context is established, treatment depends on whether the problem is hormonal excess, deficiency, a structural lesion or an incidental finding.
Accurate interpretation prevents a glossary label from being mistaken for a diagnosis and helps place the finding in the correct clinical setting.
People reading about adrenal incidentaloma should seek professional assessment when symptoms are severe, progressive, unexplained or accompanied by warning signs.
To characterize Adrenal Incidentaloma, work-up can include hormone measurements, stimulation or suppression testing and targeted imaging.
Once the clinical context is established, treatment depends on whether the problem is hormonal excess, deficiency, a structural lesion or an incidental finding.
Accurate interpretation prevents a glossary label from being mistaken for a diagnosis and helps place the finding in the correct clinical setting.
People reading about adrenal incidentaloma should seek professional assessment when symptoms are severe, progressive, unexplained or accompanied by warning signs.
This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Consult a doctor for any health concern.