title: Adrenal insufficiency secondary to carcinoma metastatic to the adrenal gland.
abstract: Four patients are reported in whom adrenocortical insufficiency developed consequent to carcinoma metastatic to the adrenal glands. Recognition and treatment of this entity may lead to palliation of symptoms and prolongation of useful life. The computerized axial tomographic scanner is a valuable diagnostic aid in diagnosing adrenal enlargement.
mesh_terms: D000302:Adrenal Cortex / Q000503:physiopathology; D000306:Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary*; D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D000368:Aged; D000450:Aldosterone / Q000097:blood; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000450:Aldosterone; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone