[Three cases of non-functioning adrenal tumor].
The nonfunctioning adrenal tumor is a rare disease. These tumors are difficult to diagnose because they usually remain asymptomatic. Recently computerized tomography (CT) scan has been used because it shows retroperitoneal anatomic details. Three cases of nonfunctioning adrenal tumors are reported. All were found by CT scan. The diagnostic methods and treatment are discussed. The most useful radiologic study of nonfunctioning adrenal tumor is CT scan and the early surgical approach remains the mainstay of treatment.
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed