What does adrenocortical adenoma mean?

Adrenocortical adenoma is a benign tumor that occurs in the adrenal cortex. It is also the most common adrenal tumor, with an incidence of up to 3% to 8%. Clinically, it is divided into functional and non-functional adrenal cortical adenomas according to whether it secretes hormones to cause adrenal hyperfunction. The main clinical manifestations are simple cortisol, primary aldosteronism, adrenal sexual abnormalities, or some other comprehensive manifestations. Adrenocortical adenoma treatment to surgical resection of the best effect. The above health science knowledge for reference only, if necessary, please go to the hospital for treatment, in order to timely examination and treatment.