Low investigation rate for adrenal incidentalomas

Endocrine. 2011 Aug;40(1):134-6. doi: 10.1007/s12020-011-9487-9. Epub 2011 May 12.

Abstract

The prevalence of adrenal incidentaloma has increased with the increasing use of imaging techniques. While majority are benign adenoma, a small but significant minority may be primary adrenal carcinoma or have endocrine hyper secretion. Existing guidance suggests that excess catecholamine and cortisol secretion should be ruled out in all cases and excess aldosterone secretion should be ruled out in hypertensive patients. Repeat evaluation after a period of time is also suggested. We have reviewed the management of adrenal incidentaloma in a large district general hospital in the North West of England.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenoma / epidemiology*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • England
  • Female
  • Hospitals, General / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Supplementary concepts

  • Adrenal incidentaloma