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Adrenocortical Adenoma

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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.  coordinate IM with ADRENAL CORTEX NEOPLASMS; do not confuse X ref CONN DISEASE with CONN SYNDROME see HYPERALDOSTERONISM    Other names Conn's Disease; Adenoma, Adrenal Cortical; Disease, Conn's; Disease, Conn; Conns Disease; Conn Adenomas; Adrenocortical Adenomas; Adrenal Cortical Adenomas; Adrenal Cortical Adenoma; Adenomas, Conn; Adenomas, Adrenocortical; Adenomas, Adrenal Cortical; Adenoma, Conn; Conn Disease; Adenoma, Adrenocortical; Conn Adenoma

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