Svensk definition
En godartad tumör i binjurebarkceller, som liknar normala celler, men som är funktionellt autonoma. Blir vanligtvis ej över 5 cm men 20 cm stora tumörer har påträffats. Prognosen efter kirurgisk behan dling är ganska god.
Adrenocortical Adenoma
Binjurebarksadenom
Engelsk definition
A benign neoplasm of the ADRENAL CORTEX. It is characterized by a well-defined nodular lesion, usually less than 2.5 cm. Most adrenocortical adenomas are nonfunctional. The functional ones are yellow and contain LIPIDS. Depending on the cell type or cortical zone involved, they may produce ALDOSTERONE; HYDROCORTISONE; DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE; and/or ANDROSTENEDIONE.
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
Adenomas, Adrenocortical — Adrenocortical Adenomas — Adenoma, Adrenocortical — Adenoma, Adrenal Cortical — Adenomas, Adrenal Cortical — Adrenal Cortical Adenoma — Adrenal Cortical Adenomas — Conn Adenoma — Adenoma, Conn — Adenomas, Conn — Conn Adenomas — Conn's Disease — Conns Disease — Disease, Conn's — Conn Disease — Disease, Conn