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What is a benign tumor of the adrenal gland called?
One kind of adrenal tumor that is often benign is a pheochromocytoma.
What is the medical term meaning benign tumor of a gland?
One kind of adrenal tumor that is often benign is a pheochromocytoma.
Is a pheochromocytoma a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that cuases the gland to produce excess epinephrine?
Yes, that is correct.
What is the medical term meaning benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes the gland to produce excess epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Pheochromocytoma is an adrenal tumor that results in excess epinephrine and norepinephrine
What is the medical term meaning benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes the gland to produce excess epinephrine?
pheochromocytoma
When is an adrenal gland scan done?
when too much adrenaline and noradrenaline is produced in the body and a tumor in the adrenal gland is suspected. One such situation in which a tumor might be suspected is when high blood pressure (hypertension ) does not respond to medication
What is the medical term meaning benign tumor of glandular tissue?
An adnoma is a benign tumor of a gland.
Can a benign adrenal tumor affect hair color to change?
no
Can a 2.3cm tumor in the adrenal gland cause pain?
Yes!
Gigantism is almost always associated with adrenal cortex tumors?
The most common cause of too much growth hormone release is a noncancerous (benign) tumor of the pituitary gland.
What is an Abnormal increase of epinephrine?
There are numerous causes, but one of the most "abnormal" would be a pheochromocytoma a neuroendocrine tumor of the medulla of the adrenal gland. That part of the adrenal gland is responsible for producing epinephrine, and the tumor often releases large amounts of epinephrine into the blood.
When you have pituitary tumor but benign do you get pregnant?
Having a benign pituitary tumor does not directly impact your ability to become pregnant. However, depending on the size and location of the tumor, it may affect hormone production, which can in turn affect fertility. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider who can evaluate your specific situation and provide guidance.
