• Adrenal Pheochromocytoma is a condition in which tumors are formed on the adrenal gland. (targetwoman.com)
  • These tumors occur predominantly on one adrenal gland as an unilateral condition. (targetwoman.com)
  • Adrenal tumors are generally categorized into functional and nonfunctional depending upon their type. (targetwoman.com)
  • Tumors associated with the adrenal cortex fall into the functional category whereas the remaining part of the adrenal gland secreting mixed hormones such as sex hormones and aldosterone fall under the nonfunctional category. (targetwoman.com)
  • Adrenal tumors of the benign non-functional origin are also caused by other conditions such as amyloidosis and granuloma. (targetwoman.com)
  • Adrenal tumors are identified by a careful examination of the patient history followed by biochemical and radiological investigations. (targetwoman.com)
  • Surgical procedures such as laparoscopic adrenalectomy have produced good results in the removal of adrenal tumors. (targetwoman.com)
  • It cannot distinguish between benign and malignant primary adrenal tumors and should be used only when an AI cannot be diagnosed clinically or hormonally. (medscape.com)
  • Adrenocortical adenoma  encapsulated, expansile, yellow tumors, lipid-rich cells, adjacent adrenal cortex and contralateral adrenal glands are atrophic b/c of suppression of endogenous ACTH by high cortisol levels. (docsbay.net)
  • It is also employed for the detection of malignant tumors including those of the brain, liver, and thyroid gland. (lookformedical.com)
  • Tumors or cancer of the THYROID GLAND. (lookformedical.com)
  • Individuals in the United States can also be exposed to radioiodine, primarily 123I and 131I, as a result of clinical procedures in which radioiodine compounds are administered to detect abnormalities of the thyroid gland or to destroy the thyroid gland to treat thyrotoxicosis or thyroid gland tumors. (cdc.gov)
  • One of the most important characteristics to differentiate these tumors from other renal cell neoplasms is their typical reactivity to premelanosome antigens. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 1 The adrenal glands produce cortisol, aldosterone, catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine), and small amounts of androgens (hormones with testosterone-like function). (health.mil)
  • Some of the significant hormones produced by the adrenal gland include aldosterone, cortisol, sex hormones and adrenaline. (targetwoman.com)
  • aldosterone secreting adenoma in one adrenal gland. (docsbay.net)
  • Angiotensin II also stimulates the secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex, thereby facilitating renal sodium and fluid reabsorption. (nih.gov)
  • Cortisol and aldosterone are largely produced by the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys. (djnativus.com)
  • Cylindrical cell carcinoma M8122/3 Transitional cell carcinoma, spindle cell Transitional cell carcinoma, sarcomatoid M8123/3 Basaloid carcinoma M8124/3 Cloacogenic carcinoma (C21.2) M8130/1 Papillary transitional cell neoplasm of low malignant potential (C67. (wikipedia.org)
  • Papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential M8130/2 Papillary transitional cell carcinoma, non-invasive (C67. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients with adrenal carcinoma report weight loss. (medscape.com)
  • Renal cell carcinoma is responsible for 80%-85% of all primary renal neoplasms. (lecturio.com)
  • By definition, pseudomesotheliomatous carcinoma refers to an epithelial neoplasm that secondarily involves the pleura and encases the lung, thereby simulating the radiologic and macroscopic appearance of malignant mesothelioma. (medscape.com)
  • 1 Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the outer portion of the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex) does not produce an adequate amount of cortisol. (health.mil)
  • the former is most often the result of autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex and the latter is generally the result of pituitary disease. (health.mil)
  • The adrenal gland comprises two distinctive regions cortex and medulla respectively. (targetwoman.com)
  • Adrenal insufficiency is a disorder predominantly associated with the dysfunction of the adrenal cortex region. (targetwoman.com)
  • The intensity of this disorder can be represented as primary or secondary depending upon the impaired adrenal cortex and its functionality. (targetwoman.com)
  • Adrenal cortical adenoma is a common benign tumor arising from the cortex of the adrenal gland. (medscape.com)
  • The production of natural steroids is regulated by the pituitary gland. (djnativus.com)
  • Overproduction of prolactin by the pituitary gland can cause galactorrhea (excessive or abnormal lactation) and amenorrhea (absence of menstruation). (rnpedia.com)
  • SFTs of the pleura are localized mesenchymal neoplasms composed of fibroblastlike cells believed to arise from the subpleural connective tissue. (medscape.com)
  • Adrenal cortical adenomas are not considered to have the potential for malignant transformation (see the images below). (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] Nonfunctional adrenal cortical adenomas are not premalignant, and surgical excision is not indicated. (medscape.com)
  • When there is excess secretion of this hormone, it may induce high blood pressure , profuse sweating , headache , and tremors . (epainassist.com)
  • Although autoimmune disorders play a major role in the adrenal insufficiencies, other causes such as infectious diseases, vascular impairments, congenital disorders and also iatrogenic causes lead to adrenal insufficiencies. (targetwoman.com)
  • Fluids originating from the epithelial lining of the intestines, adjoining exocrine glands and from organs such as the liver, which empty into the cavity of the intestines. (lookformedical.com)
  • The symptoms of adrenal Pheochromocytoma include headaches, palpitation, profuse sweating, glucose intolerance , heat sensitivity and decreased blood pressure. (targetwoman.com)
  • Metastases associated with adrenal gland are more prominent in the determination of preexisting neoplasms and underlying adrenal insufficiency. (targetwoman.com)
  • Because adrenal metastases may be found in as many as 25% of patients with known primary lesions, radiologists frequently face the task of determining whether an adrenal mass is benign or malignant. (medscape.com)
  • Abnormal growths of tissue that follow a previous neoplasm but are not metastases of the latter. (lookformedical.com)
  • The thyroid gland weighs, on average, 15 g, and is composed of two lateral lobes that extend to the sides of the larynx to very close to the midline of the thyroid cartilage, and that are joined by an isthmus that pass in front of the trachea. (teknon.es)
  • The submandibular glands produce both serous and mucous saliva. (medscape.com)
  • Our patient was a 50-year-old Caucasian man with a medical history significant for hypertension, obesity, and nephrolithiasis, and no history of tuberous sclerosis, who presented to our facility with a five-day history of fever, chills, night sweats and lethargy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The adrenal glands are located at the top of each kidney and produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, blood sodium and potassium levels, blood pressure, response to stressors, immune function, and other essential functions. (health.mil)
  • Each region of the adrenal gland produces different kinds of hormones. (targetwoman.com)
  • any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. (wordinn.com)
  • Neoplasms that arise from endocrine tissue may also secrete hormones, resulting in excessive levels of these hormones in the body and potentially a wide variety of symptoms. (rarediseases.org)
  • nonfunctioning neoplasms may produce hormones, but no systemic symptoms. (rarediseases.org)
  • When both the adrenal glands are removed, lifelong hormone therapy would be required to replace the lost hormones. (epainassist.com)
  • Nonfunctioning neuroendocrine neoplasms can still cause symptoms relating to tumor size and location such as obstruction or internal bleeding. (rarediseases.org)
  • Autonomic dysfunction is manifested by weakness, dizziness, sweating, fainting and prolongs the period of coughing, asthma attacks, residual symptoms, more rapid progression of the disease and relative resistance to therapy. (artery-diseases-info.com)
  • Transfer of a neoplasm from its primary site to lymph nodes or to distant parts of the body by way of the lymphatic system. (lookformedical.com)
  • For patient education resources, see the Blood and Lymphatic System Center , as well as Swollen Lymph Glands . (medscape.com)
  • Larger masses require removal of the entire kidney or even the nearby adrenal gland and lymph nodes. (healthykidneyclub.com)
  • During the surgery, the lymph nodes and tissues inside the adrenal glands would be examined to determine the spread and if it has metastasized, these would also require removal of these tissues. (epainassist.com)
  • The imaging modalities of choice in the evaluation of an adrenal mass are computed tomography (CT) scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron-emission tomography (PET) scanning. (medscape.com)
  • Neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis (NEH) is a neutrophilic dermatosis primarily affecting the eccrine glands and occurs most commonly in patients undergoing chemotherapy for a malignancy. (annals.edu.sg)
  • A paraganglioma is a rare neuroendocrine neoplasm that occurs near certain blood vessels or nerves outside the adrenal glands. (epainassist.com)
  • DSRCT was first described by Gerald and Rosai in 1989 as a primitive neoplasm of children and young adults that most frequently occurs in the serosa of the pelvic cavity. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] This article reviews basic salivary anatomy and physiology, several important diseases affecting the glands, salivary constituents as measures of health, trends in diagnosis, and the management of xerostomia and drooling. (medscape.com)
  • During 2002-2017, the most common incident adrenal gland disorder among male and female service members was adrenal insufficiency and the least common was adrenomedullary hyperfunction. (health.mil)
  • Adrenal insufficiency was diagnosed among 267 females (crude overall incidence rate: 8.2 cases per 100,000 person-years [p-yrs]) and 729 males (3.9 per 100,000 p-yrs). (health.mil)
  • In both sexes, overall rates of other disorders of adrenal gland and Cushing's syndrome were lower than for adrenal insufficiency but higher than for hyperaldosteronism, adrenogenital disorders, and adrenomedullary hyperfunction. (health.mil)
  • 1 for adrenal insufficiency to 5.5 for androgenital disorders and Cushing's syndrome. (health.mil)
  • The highest overall rates of adrenal insufficiency for males and females were among non-Hispanic white service members. (health.mil)
  • In both sexes, the annual rates of adrenal insufficiency and other disorders of adrenal gland increased slightly during the 16-year period. (health.mil)
  • The most common type of adrenal disorder was adrenal insufficiency. (health.mil)
  • The recommended treatment for adrenal insufficiency is usually through hormonal therapy. (targetwoman.com)
  • Multiple endocrine neoplasia is a group of disorders that affect the body's network of hormone-producing glands called the endocrine system. (nih.gov)
  • Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNENs) are an increasingly common group of malignancies that arise within the endocrine tissue of the pancreas. (rarediseases.org)
  • Conditions that do not warrant surgery include bilateral adrenal diseases such as corticotropin-dependent Cushing disease and bilateral hyperaldosteronism. (medscape.com)
  • The second neoplasm may have the same or different histological type and can occur in the same or different organs as the previous neoplasm but in all cases arises from an independent oncogenic event. (lookformedical.com)
  • The parotids produce the most fluid saliva, as they are composed of serous acini, with the sublingual gland producing mucus from mucous acini. (medscape.com)
  • The minor glands are primarily mucous producing, except those under the tongue, which produce serous fluid. (medscape.com)
  • The sublingual glands, under the tongue, produce about 5% of the total oral saliva. (medscape.com)
  • [ 7 ] age-related decline in saliva output was found to occur in the stimulated parotid, unstimulated submandibular/sublingual, and stimulated submandibular/sublingual glands. (medscape.com)
  • Additional research suggests that changes may occur in the viscoelasticity of saliva with aging, particularly in saliva produced by the submandibular and sublingual glands. (medscape.com)
  • For instance, the workup for an otherwise resectable lung cancer may reveal the presence of an adrenal mass and suggest the possibility of metastatic disease. (medscape.com)
  • They are a relatively rare form of cancer that forms near certain blood vessels and nerves outside of the adrenal glands. (epainassist.com)
  • Studies imply that autoimmune diseases such as Addison's disease are the predominant cause for the adrenal sufficiency. (targetwoman.com)
  • Dentists are involved with aspects of salivary gland function in several ways, such as diagnosing problems involving the major and minor salivary glands, in the management of oral dryness associated with salivary problems, in the treatment of caries and periodontal disease resulting from decreased salivary flow, and in controlling salivation during restorative procedures. (medscape.com)
  • Significant abnormality or disease of the salivary glands, such as that associated with Sjögren syndrome or neoplasm, necessitates additional evaluation by an otolaryngologist or an otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon for comprehensive treatment of the gland pathology itself. (medscape.com)
  • The salivary system is composed of 3 major gland sets and multiple minor glands. (medscape.com)
  • More recent research, however, suggests that salivary function in the major glands may diminish with increasing age. (medscape.com)
  • The pancreas is a gland located between the stomach, spleen, duodenum and colon transversum. (rarediseases.org)
  • [ 1 ] Less commonly, AIs are discovered as part of the clinical workup for suspected adrenal disease (eg, Cushing syndrome). (medscape.com)
  • Adrenal fine-needle aspiration (FNA) helps to identify metastatic, systemic, and hemorrhagic disease of the adrenal glands. (medscape.com)
  • Adrenal disorders can be caused by the production of too much or too little of a particular adrenal hormone. (health.mil)
  • Many metabolic pathways depend upon the adrenal gland functionality through its hormone production. (targetwoman.com)
  • Saliva is primarily water but does vary in viscosity depending on the gland that produces it. (medscape.com)
  • The adrenal gland is located on the superior portion of the kidney. (targetwoman.com)
  • either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney. (wordinn.com)
  • Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by the overproduction of RBCs. (lecturio.com)
  • (noun) any of the glands in the skin that secrete perspiration. (wordinn.com)
  • At rest, the parotid glands, located anterior to the ears, produce approximately 25% of oral saliva. (medscape.com)