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ea0035p53 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2014

Clinical characteristics and follow-up of patients with adrenal incidentalomas

Fernandes Vera , Santos Maria J , Pereira Maria L , Alves Marta , Souto Selma , Marques Olinda

Background: The adrenal incidentalomas (AI), adrenal masses ≥10 mm in diameter incidentally detected, have increased their prevalence due to technological advances in imaging. The adrenalectomy is indicated in functioning adrenal tumors and in cases suspected of malignancy.Objectives: To analyze the characteristics of patients with AI and to evaluate the clinical outcome, in terms of evolution toward hypersecretion and significant growth, during fo...