Question 1

i too was told i have a thickening of my left adrenal gland as well as nodules in my lungs and lesions on my kidneys. should i be concerned?

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Lesions in lung: YES! But need much more information. BP/ Where do you live? Histoplasmosis country? Blood in your urine? How old are you? Why was the scan done? Any known cancer? Happy to consult as I specialize in adrenal problems. Be worried!!!

Question 2

what is meant by nodular thickening of the left adrenal gland related to hyperplasia without well defined nodule?

Accepted Answer

Size and location: The adrenal glands can increase in size due to hyperplasia (usually bilateral) or a tumor (adenoma or carcinoma). However, hyperplasia may give rise to a thickening of the gland by imaging. There is also nodular hyperplasia, which is often related to specific hormone production (cortisol, aldosterone, etc). Not sure if you are symptomatic.

Question 3

ct revealed 9mm nodule on left adrenal gland, measures 30 hu on precontrast study. what does this mean? 28yrs old,5'8 130lbs, sudden high bp,headaches

Accepted Answer

DEPEND ON BLOOD WORK: the CT scan showing adrenal mass 9 mm, most likely benign with this size, and this kind of resolution.
the major question, specially with a history of hypertension, and headache, if you are having a functional tumor, like hormone producing tumor or not, like pheochromocytoma.
the only way to know that is by blood test.
good luck

Question 4

recently i had an incidental finding of a nodule my left adrenal gland. i have almost every symptom of adrenal fatigue also. the worst is palpitations, headaches, and tachycardia especially after meals. could this be related?

Accepted Answer

: If the nodule is in the middle of the adrenal gland, it could be a rare, usually benign, tumor called a pheochromocytoma. These secrete an adrenalin type hormone causing episodes of hypertension &amp; tachycardia. I recommend consulting an endocrinologist for evaluation &amp; appropriate testing.

Question 5

i have a 1.3 nodule on left adrenal gland, i have sporadically rapid pulse, high blood pressure,fatigue, feeling unwell, visual disturbances , extreme pain all over .had thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy ,?

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Endocrine consult: This finding and your symptoms could represent a Pheochromoctroma which should be removed if present. There are blood test that would suggest the likelihood of this problem. It is important that this be worked up. Seek endocrinology consultation.

Question 6

what does fullness in the left adrenal gland mean?

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Different things: Usually means enlargement of adrenal gland. Enlarged adrenal gland can be seen in benign and malignant tumors, overgrowth or hyperplasia, infection, cyst,hemorrhage etc. Sometimes CT and blood tests are used to assess adrenal configuration and function.

Question 7

can you please explain the function of the left adrenal gland?

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Same: As right. Endocrine ( aldosterone, cortisol) and neurotransmitter: epinephrine.

Question 8

does a mildly enlarged left adrenal gland mean a tumor? it was ordered because of high dheas of 835 (19-231 mcg/dl)?

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No: There are a variety of kinks in metabolic am, inborn and acquired, that can do this. And just being stressed enlarges the adrenals. There's a study of mafiosi -- during gang wars, their adrenals quadrupled in size

Question 9

cortasol test 3.90 with dexamethasone. is this a normal test result. i do have a 1.4cm tummer on left adrenal gland and 1cm on right?

Accepted Answer

: Low dose dexamethasone suppression test is a screening test to diagnose Cushing Syndrome. The typical dose is 1mg or 3mg taken at 11pm-12am, and cortisol checked 8am the next morning. If the cortisol is still elevated (above 1.8mcg/dL), other labs should be checked, such as 24 hour urine free cortisol, ACTH level, and repeat suppression test with 8mg. Other adrenal hormones should also be checked

Question 10

is a left adrenal gland that is mildly thickened something to be concerned about?  ct report said it may represent hyperplasia.  what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal abnormality: Why was the ct done?  It is common to discover something "incidentally" on the adrenals.  Cts are very sensitive and they pick up all sorts of things that are often nothing more than "warts".  See your doctor.  With this info, you need to determine whether your adrenal(s) are producing too much hormone. Then you and your doctor need to figure out who used the term "hyperplasia" and why.

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I too was told i have a thickening of my left adrenal gland as well as nodules in my lungs and lesions on my kidneys. should i be concerned?

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What is meant by nodular thickening of the left adrenal gland related to hyperplasia without well defined nodule?

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Ct revealed 9mm nodule on left adrenal gland, measures 30 hu on precontrast study. what does this mean? 28yrs old,5'8 130lbs, sudden high bp,headaches

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Recently i had an incidental finding of a nodule my left adrenal gland. i have almost every symptom of adrenal fatigue also. the worst is palpitations, headaches, and tachycardia especially after meals. could this be related?

A member asked:

I have a 1.3 nodule on left adrenal gland, i have sporadically rapid pulse, high blood pressure,fatigue, feeling unwell, visual disturbances , extreme pain all over .had thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy ,?

A member asked:

What does fullness in the left adrenal gland mean?

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Can you please explain the function of the left adrenal gland?

A member asked:

Does a mildly enlarged left adrenal gland mean a tumor? it was ordered because of high dheas of 835 (19-231 mcg/dl)?

A member asked:

Cortasol test 3.90 with dexamethasone. is this a normal test result. i do have a 1.4cm tummer on left adrenal gland and 1cm on right?

A member asked:

Is a left adrenal gland that is mildly thickened something to be concerned about? ct report said it may represent hyperplasia. what can cause this?

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