Adrenal tumors shrink?

Adrenal tumors do not shrink if untreated, but gradually grow over time.

Both malignant and benign tumors grow larger and do not shrink on their own. Malignant tumors, in particular, grow faster and more likely to invade surrounding organs and tissues. Therefore, once an adrenal tumor is detected, it must be promptly treated by a hospital for enhanced CT or enhanced MRI examination.

If it is malignant, radical surgery must be performed as soon as possible.

If benign tumors grow slowly, but still grow, so if benign tumors are suspected, blood tests for renal angiotensin, aldosterone, noradrenaline, and cortisol can be performed.

If adrenal tumors are confirmed to be associated with secondary hypertension, surgery is recommended. If the patient has no hypertension symptoms, or the patient's hypertension is unrelated to it, but only a non-functional adenoma, then regular examination may be performed. Surgery is only required if the adenoma grows too fast.