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Terme préférentiel

Adrenocortical Adenoma  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • 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. An ADENOMA of the ZONA GLOMERULOSA that produces ALDOSTERONE and HYPERALDOSTERONISM.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Adenoma, Adrenal Cortical
  • Adenoma, Adrenocortical

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M5HSFN45-3

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 25/06/1993, dernière modification le 07/07/2004