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Adenoma

Researchers at Mie University, Medical Department have published new data on adenoma

Published in Cancer Weekly, January 29th, 2008

According to recent research published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, "A 74-year-old woman presented with symptoms consistent with hyperadrenocorticism and hypercatecholaminism. She had a cushingoid appearance and her cortisol level was elevated."

"Her serum dopamine and noradrenalin levels were also elevated. Computed tomography detected a left adrenal mass measuring 3.5 cm x 3.0 cm in diameter. Metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy was negative. Unexpectedly, the serum Serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level was elevated. Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography showed increased uptake in the adrenal tumor only, with a maximum standardized...

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