Symptoms of adrenal tumors

Adenoma
Most often, the tumor occurs in the adrenal glands. It can be only in one adrenal gland or in both and is often associated with the production of hormones, which causes difficulties. Hormones are synthesized in excessive amounts, enter the bloodstream and, depending on their nature, cause the corresponding excess syndromes. If the cells producing mineralocorticoids thrive, hyperaldosteronism or Conn's syndrome occurs. A person loses an excessive amount of potassium through the kidneys and retains a lot of sodium and water in the body. An increase in the volume of blood vessels causes an increase in blood pressure. Patients complain of headaches, fatigue, nosebleeds. A decrease in potassium levels leads, for example, to muscle weakness, constipation and can be a life-threatening violation of the heart rhythm.
If tumor growth affects cortisol-producing cells, this condition leads to Cushing's syndrome. Excessive production of cortisol destroys the body mainly due to impaired sugar control, people have hyperglycemia and, consequently, diabetes mellitus, characteristic obesity with thin limbs, a strong torso and a round face, red-purple cracks appear on the skin, stretch marks appear on the skin, appear with high blood pressure, mood swings, loss of bone This leads to osteoporosis, the function of the immune system decreases and there is a decrease in sexual desire in both sexes, and women also have menstrual irregularities.
When the cells responsible for the production of androgens begin to grow, adrenogenital syndrome occurs. It can also be congenital due to a defect in enzymes that are involved in the production of sex hormones from cholesterol. This syndrome occurs due to overproduction of both estrogens, which is very rare, and most often androgens. Both sets of hormones are produced in both sexes, but each has different manifestations. Boys develop premature (pseudo) puberty, secondary sexual characteristics appear (penis enlargement, hair grows), but at the same time there is no maturation of spermatozoa in the testicles. In adult men, the overproduction of androgens leads to infertility. In girls, the consequences are more severe, male hormones cause so-called virilization, that is, male appearance and they are usually lower than their peers. In adult women, hirsutism comes to the fore, that is, the growth of hair on a woman's body according to male intensity and localization, as well as fertility disorders.
Carcinoma
It is much less common than adenoma, more common in children and is associated with the occurrence of adrenogenital syndrome. In adulthood, it appears at the age of 4 to 5 years. The first symptom is abdominal pain, sometimes the tumor can be felt, the weight of the tumor is usually about 100 grams. Carcinomas most often metastasize to the lungs, liver and bones, and large tumors usually grow into surrounding organs (kidneys, liver). Explore the unique creations of 1X2gaming and indulge in their diverse range of casino games, each offering a unique and exciting gaming experience.

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