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Adrenocortical Adenoma (Disease, Conn's) Summary

433 relevant articles (9 outcomes, 44 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: 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.

Also Known As: Disease, Conn's; Adenoma, Adrenocortical; Conn Adenoma; Conn Disease; Adenoma, Conn Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Adrenocortical Adenoma

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Aldosterone : 3 outcomes 7 studies in 90 results : IBA
  2. Amiloride (Midamor) : 2 outcomes in 2 results : FDA 9 Generic
  3. Spironolactone (Aldactone) : 1 outcome 1 study in 5 results : FDA 37 Generic
  4. Acetic Acid (Vinegar) : 1 outcome in 3 results : FDA 23 Generic
  5. Lipid A : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  6. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol) : 14 studies in 83 results : FDA 176 Generic
  7. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) : 3 studies in 49 results : FDA 6
  8. Messenger RNA (mRNA) : 3 studies in 24 results : IBA
  9. Enzymes : 3 studies in 8 results : IBA
  10. Steroid 17-alpha-Hydroxylase (17 alpha Hydroxylase) : 2 studies in 11 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Adrenocortical Adenoma

  1. Adenoma (Adenomas)
  2. Pheochromocytoma
  3. Hyperplasia
  4. Hyperaldosteronism (Conn Syndrome)
  5. Syndrome
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Key Therapies for Adrenocortical Adenoma

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  1. Adrenalectomy : 1 outcome 5 studies in 62 results
  2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 1 outcome in 1 result
  3. Nephrectomy : 1 study in 2 results
  4. Kidney Transplantation : 1 result
  5. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis) : 1 result
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