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ea0025p180 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | SFEBES2011

Prevalence of functionality in adrenal incidental masses

Cochrane Jennifer , Rao Preethi , Newby Mike , Handley Graham , Narayanan Kilimangalam , Weaver Jolanta , Razvi Salman

Background: Adrenal incidental masses (incidentalomas) are present in up to 10% of patients. The majority of these adrenal masses are clinically inapparent, but may be functionally active in a significant proportion; thus assessment by endocrinologists is essential.We assessed the functionality of adrenal incidentalomas referred to the endocrinology team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.Methods: Patients with adrenal in...