What is a renal tumor?
Disease description:
I previously felt unwell and constantly experienced muscle weakness, so I went to the hospital for a checkup and found out it was a tumor in the adrenal gland. I would like to know what an adrenal gland tumor is.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Qi Zhirong
Adrenal tumors, also known as adrenal gland tumors, refer to benign or malignant tumors formed by abnormal proliferation of local tissue cells in the adrenal gland. As an important endocrine organ in the human body, the development of adrenal tumors may be related to various factors such as genetic predisposition, endocrine changes, or environmental factors. The main symptoms of adrenal tumors include hypertension, electrolyte imbalance, metabolic abnormalities, abdominal pain, and abdominal masses, with clinical manifestations closely related to the size and nature of the tumor. Most adrenal tumors are benign; however, a small number are malignant, and malignant tumors carry the risk of recurrence and metastasis. Treatment methods for adrenal tumors include general management, pharmacotherapy, and surgical treatment. The specific treatment plan should be formulated according to the patient's individual condition and the recommendations of the physician.
