Frequently asked questions and answers (if any) in patients with adrenal incidentaloma.
J Endocrinol Invest
; 44(12): 2749-2763, 2021 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-34160793
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Adrenal incidentalomas (AIs) are incidentally discovered adrenal masses, during an imaging study undertaken for other reasons than the suspicion of adrenal disease. Their management is not a minor concern for patients and health-care related costs, since their increasing prevalence in the aging population. The exclusion of malignancy is the first question to attempt, then a careful evaluation of adrenal hormones is suggested. Surgery should be considered in case of overt secretion (primary aldosteronism, adrenal Cushing's Syndrome or pheochromocytoma), however the management of subclinical secretion is still a matter of debate.METHODS:
The aim of the present narrative review is to offer a practical guidance regarding the management of AI, by providing evidence-based answers to frequently asked questions.CONCLUSION:
The clinical experience is of utmost importance a personalized diagnostic-therapeutic approach, based upon multidisciplinary discussion, is suggested.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
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Adrenalectomy
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Conservative Treatment
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Endocrinol Invest
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article