Adrenal kanser nedir?

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Adrenal kanser nedir?​

Adrenokortikal Karsinom, adrenal bezin dış tabakasında (adrenal korteks) kötü huylu (kanser) hücrelerin oluşturduğu nadir bir hastalıktır. Adrenal bez; böbreklerin üstünde yer alan küçük bir çift bezdir, böbrek üstü bezleri olarak da bilinir.
Adrenal ne demek?
Adrenal bez endokrin bir organdır, çeşitli hormonlar üretir salgılar. Medulla (öz) ve korteks (kabuk) adı verilen iki bölümden oluşur. Medulla, adrenalin, noradrenalin adı verilen hormonları üretir ve salgılar. Bu hormonların üretimi beyin ve sinir sistemi tarafından kontrol edilir.

What does it mean when you have a nodule on your adrenal?​

Adrenal Nodules. Overview. You have 2 adrenal glands, 1 located on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands make several hormones that regulate your body’s metabolism, response to stress, and salt and water balance. Adrenal nodules are growths on these glands. When a nodule is present, you will usually have no symptoms.
How do you get rid of an adrenal nodule?
If an adrenal nodule is cancerous, additional treatment may be necessary. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and medication. After the removal of an adrenal nodule, you may require periodic follow-up examinations. You may need: Imaging scans. Blood and urine tests. Steroid medications.

What is a nonfunctional adrenal adenoma?​

Nonfunctional adrenal adenoma. This is the most common type. It’s benign (not cancerous) and often causes no symptoms. Typically, these don’t require treatment.
What are the different types of adrenal gland disorders?
Adrenal Gland Disorders 1 Adrenal Insufficiency. Adrenal insufficiencyis a rare disorder. 2 Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. 3 Overactive Adrenal Glands. 4 Excess of Cortisol: Cushing Syndrome. 5 Excess of Aldosterone: Hyperaldosteronism. 6 Excess of Adrenaline or Noradrenaline: Pheochromocytoma. 7 Adrenal Cancer.