What Is Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma? Adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that originates in the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal glands. These glands are located above the kidneys and produce a variety of hormones that regulate...
What is Pheochromocytoma? Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumour that arises from the adrenal gland tissue and causes over secretion of adrenal hormones such as adrenaline, nor-adrenaline, and dopamine. They are also known as epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones...
What is Aldosteronoma? Aldosteroneoma is a tumour that results from the rapid, uncontrolled division of cells in the adrenal gland, commonly called aldosteronoma. Aldosterone is an adrenal hormone that is responsible for regulating blood pressure by regulating fluid,...
What is a Feminising Adrenal Tumour? Feminising adrenal tumours are tumours that result from the uncontrolled division of adrenal cells and are responsible for the overproduction of the hormone estrogen with or without the overproduction of adrenal hormones....
What are Virilizing Adrenal Tumours? Virilizing Adrenal tumours are tumours of the adrenal gland. The adrenal glands are present at the top of each kidney and produce a number of hormones that help to regulate metabolism, the immune system, blood pressure, stress...
