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Adrenal
Cancer
DEFINITION:
Various forms of cancer of the adrenal gland exist. These
may be diagnosed on the basis of the symptoms that they produce
or through imaging studies (CT scanning; magnetic resonance
imaging) performed for unrelated symptoms in which an adrenal
mass is found incidentally. One form of adrenal cancer is
pheochromocytoma, which is generally associated with the development
of increased blood pressure. Magnetic resonance imaging is
very useful in making this diagnosis. Surgical removal of
the pheochromocytoma can cure the individual of the high blood
pressure. Another form of adrenal cancer involves the production
of steroids, which then lead to obesity of the body with thinning
of the extremities, diabetes, high blood pressure, muscle
weakness, and bleeding abnormalities.
TREATMENTS
Currently, the standard approach in treating adrenal cancers
is by surgical removal using laparoscopic techniques. The
Department of Urology has an extensive experience in the successful
treatment of such tumors laparoscopically.
BENEFITS
This approach has reduced the morbidity of surgery of
these cancers substantially, has shortened hospital stay,
and has hastened recovery.
FIND
A DOCTOR This surgery is performed by the following
physician(s). Click on a name for a complete profile and contact
information.
Waleed
A. Hassen, MD
Michael
A. Palese, MD
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