David L. Page has written:

'Tumors of the adrenal' -- subject(s): Adrenal glands, Tumors

Some adrenal gland tumors are benign (non-cancerous) and some are malignant (cancerous).

The purpose of an adrenalectomy is to remove one or both of the adrenal glands. This surgical procedure is often performed to treat adrenal tumors, such as adrenal adenomas or adrenal carcinomas. It may also be recommended to manage conditions like Cushing's syndrome or pheochromocytomas.

Adrenal gland tumors are usually always surgically removed, whether they are benign or malignant. Adrenal gland removal typically does not affect endocrine function due to compensation from other glands in producing hormones.

usually advised for patients with tumors of the adrenal glands. Adrenal gland tumors may be malignant or benign, but all typically excrete excessive amounts of one or more hormones