Are adrenal adenoma and adrenal tumor the same thing?
Disease description:
A tumor was found in the adrenal gland, and there is constant difficulty with urination. Are adrenal adenoma and adrenal tumor the same thing?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Adrenal adenomas and adrenal tumors are not the same; they differ in terms of disease scope. Adrenal tumors encompass all tumor-related diseases of the adrenal gland and are commonly classified into two major categories: benign and malignant tumors. In contrast, adrenal adenomas are generally benign and can be further divided into functioning adenomas and non-functioning adenomas. The two conditions differ in etiology, treatment approaches, and prognosis. They represent distinct types of tumors.
