Pheochromocytoma

What is a Pheochromocytoma?

Pheochromocytoma is a type of neuroendocrine, catecholamine-secreting tumor that grows from chromaffin cells that produce hormones needed for the body and are found in the adrenal glands.  What is the Pathology of Pheochromocytoma? The pathology of pheochromocytoma is:  -Etiology: The…
Adrenocortical Carcinomas

What are Adrenocortical Carcinomas?

Adrenocortical carcinomas are relatively rare malignancies that can have protean clinical manifestations. What is the Pathology of Adrenocortical Carcinomas? The pathology of adrenocortical carcinomas is:  -Etiology: The cause of adrenocortical carcinomas is tumor suppressor gene mutations.  -Genes involved: TP53, APC,…
Adrenal Myelolipomas

What are Adrenal Myelolipomas?

Adrenal myelolipomas are rare benign neoplasms composed of mature adipose tissue and variable amounts of hematopoietic elements. What is the Pathology of Adrenal Myelolipomas? The pathology of adrenal myelolipomas is:  -Etiology: The cause of adrenal myelolipomas are adrenocortical tumors and…
Adrenocortical Adenomas

What are Adrenocortical Adenomas?

Adrenocortical adenomas are often discovered incidentally and are then termed adrenal incidentalomas (AIs). They are often discovered after an imaging procedure is performed that is unrelated to the adrenal gland. What is the Pathology of Adrenocortical Adenomas? The pathology of…
Adrenocortical Neoplasms

What are Adrenocortical Neoplasms?

Adrenocortical neoplasms are tumors of the adrenal cortex that may be functioning or non-functioning. Examples of adrenocortical neoplasms include: Adrenocortical adenomasAdrenal myelolipomas Adrenocortical carcinomas
Adrenal Cysts

What are Adrenal Cysts?

Adrenal cysts are rare cystic masses that arise from the adrenal gland. What is the Pathology of Adrenal Cysts? The pathology of adrenal cysts is:  -Etiology: The cause of adrenal cysts is unknown, but risk factors for adrenal tumors can…
Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome

What is Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome?

Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome is a group of symptoms resulting from the failure of the adrenal glands to function normally as a result of bleeding into the gland. What is the Pathology of Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome? The pathology of Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome is: -Etiology:…
Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency

What is Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency?

Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency is characterized by too little ACTH that can lead to too little of the glucocorticoids and androgens.  Examples of Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency include:  Decreased ACTH due to CNS disorderWaterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome
Genetic Related Adrenocortical Insufficiency

What is Genetic Related Adrenocortical Insufficiency?

Genetic related adrenocortical insufficiency is the congenital clinical manifestation of absence or deficiency in the production of glucocorticoids. What is the Pathology of Genetic Related Adrenocortical Insufficiency? The pathology of genetic related adrenocortical insufficiency is:  -Etiology: The cause of genetic…