| Literature DB >> 32266384 |
Mark Sherlock1,2, Andrew Scarsbrook3, Afroze Abbas4, Sheila Fraser5, Padiporn Limumpornpetch6, Rosemary Dineen1,2, Paul M Stewart6.
Abstract
An adrenal incidentaloma is now established as a common endocrine diagnosis that requires a multidisciplinary approach for effective management. The majority of patients can be reassured and discharged, but a personalized approach based upon image analysis, endocrine workup, and clinical symptoms and signs are required in every case. Adrenocortical carcinoma remains a real concern but is restricted to <2% of all cases. Functional adrenal incidentaloma lesions are commoner (but still probably <10% of total) and the greatest challenge remains the diagnosis and optimum management of autonomous cortisol secretion. Modern-day surgery has improved outcomes and novel radiological and urinary biomarkers will improve early detection and patient stratification in future years to come. © Endocrine Society 2020.Entities:
Keywords: adrenal adenoma; adrenal computed tomography; adrenal cortical carcinoma; adrenal incidentaloma; autonomous cortisol secretion
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32266384 PMCID: PMC7431180 DOI: 10.1210/endrev/bnaa008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endocr Rev ISSN: 0163-769X Impact factor: 19.871