Adrenal tumours

Adrenal tumours - How to prevent?

Adrenal tumours - Causes and Risk Factors

Adrenal tumours - Treatments

No treatment is required for small, benign adrenal tumours which are not overproducing hormones.

Very large or cancerous adrenal tumours may require surgical removal.

Treatment for adrenal tumours that are overproducing certain hormones may include surgery or medications.

Adrenal tumours - Preparing for surgery

Adrenal tumours - Post-surgery care

Adrenal tumours - Other Information

Endocrinology,

Adrenal Disorders

Article contributed by Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital

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