Adrenal cortex adenoma

Definition

A benign neoplasm that can arise from any of the adrenal cortical layers. It can be associated with the overproduction of glucocorticoids (Cushing's syndrome), androgenic or estrogenic steroids (adrenogenital syndrome), or mineralocorticoids (Conn's syndrome). (Sternberg Diagnostic Surgical Pathology, 3rd ed.)

Also known as adenoma of adrenal cortex, adenoma of adrenal gland, adenoma of the adrenal cortex, adenoma of the adrenal gland, adenoma, adrenocortical, benign, adrenal adenoma, adrenal cortex adenoma, adrenal cortical adenoma, adrenal gland adenoma, adrenocortical adenoma, benign adenoma of adrenal gland, benign adenoma of the adrenal gland, benign adrenal adenoma, benign adrenal gland adenoma, cortical cell adenoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0050891 per MONDO
• DOID 656 per MONDO
• MESH D018246 per MONDO
• NCIT C9003 per MONDO
• Orphanet 99888 per MONDO
• SCTID 302826002 per MONDO
• UMLS C0206667 per MONDO

Affected Organs