Question 1

does adrenal tumor cause gout?

Accepted Answer

No: I am not aware of any association between gout and adrenal tumors and couldn't find a case in a brief pubmed search.

Question 2

why would a non-adrenal tumor cause masculine features in a woman?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Location: The adrenal gland is only one of the organs involved in hormonal regulation in women. E.G. Pituitary gland, ovaries, etc also play a role. Therefore, a tumor in an organ that is responsible for hormonal regulation in a female's body can lead to development of masculine features.

Question 3

can a benign adrenal tumor cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A benign adrenal tumor means that it is not cancerous but that doesn't mean that it can't be a functioning tumor, that is, it can still produce excess hormone.  If the excess hormone is cortisol, you can gain weight.

Question 4

what causes low blood level of dhea. i'm 25 female. adrenal tumor maybe? i have high estrogen and chronic fatigue, body pain etc...

Accepted Answer

See endocrinologist: Dhea isn't a hormone we typically measure at random because it isn't as reliable as the longer 1/2 life of dheas.  Likewise, we usually don't measure total estrogen as it isn't helpful.  Dhea is most reliable when compared before and after IV acth during stim testing around other hormones. Adrenal insufficiency can't be identified with a random dhea.

Question 5

what causes elevated lipase, amylase, transaminases (x 2-15) in the presence of normal liver and pancreas on ct? i have phpt and unid. adrenal tumor.

Accepted Answer

Gallstones: Gallstones or bile duct narrowing/strictures  can cause laboratory findings like that.  Some stones are too small to see on ct scans, but still can cause problems in you pancreas and biliary system.

Question 6

how is an adrenal tumor diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Imaging studies: Imaging studies (ct scan, mri, u/s) are used to diagnosed an adrenal tumor...Then you need lab tests to know if the tumor is producing hormones...

Question 7

should a 4.2 mm adrenal tumor be removed?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: First of all, I am assuming you mean a 4.2 centimeter tumor.  If so, the first issue is to determine if this tumor is "functional", meaning that it secretes abnormal amounts of normal substances such as Epinephrine or steroids.  If it is not functional, most people will watch tumors less than 4 CM and remove those larger than 6cm; the decision for those 4-6cm is often based on one's age and health.

Question 8

adrenal tumor: what symptoms would one have?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This entirely depends on the type of tumor. If it is functional then you might have overproduction of cortical or medullary hormones, depending on location. If the tumor is destructive possible underproduction of hormones. Some tumors are metastatic from other cancers and some are just incidentally found. Therefore it's possible to also have no symptoms.

Question 9

which symptoms are signs of active adrenal tumor?

Accepted Answer

Various: Symptoms will depend on the final product produced by the tumor cell line. If predominantly cortisol secreting, you would expect cushing's manifestations as such rounded face, purple striae marks on abdomen, hair loss, muscle weakness, easily bruisability, etc. On the other hand, if the tumor is predominantly secreting androgens, then you would expect worsening acne, hirsutism, and also hair loss.

Question 10

do adrenal tumor symptoms happen at any time of day?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: The most common adrenal hormone is cortisol. This hormone has a "diurnal" or morning-evening variation. This variation is lost when there is a tumor producing this hormone, since a tumor is unchecked growth and therefore does not come under the usual control of other feedback methods.

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