Authors: Mary A. Williamson Mt(ascp) Phd,L. Michael Snyder Md
Pheochromocytoma
ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome with nodular hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Primary aldosteronism B. Hormonally inactive (nonfunctional, nonhypersecretory)
II. Based on the tumor’s biologic behavior
A. Malignant
Adrenal carcinoma
Metastatic carcinoma, lymphoma, leukemia
B. Benign
Adrenal adenoma
Granulomatous infection
Hemorrhage or hematoma
Amyloidosis
Cysts
Other benign tumors such as angiomyolipoma, ganglioneuroma, lipoma, hamartoma, and teratoma
Who Should Be Suspected?