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Can having a 2.3 cm rich adrenal adenoma become cancerous down the line? should i have it removed before anything cancer happens?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Adrenal: adenomas usually do not become malignant but may very well be implicated in other problems including a number of endocrine (glandular) disorders. Follow the advice of your treating physician. A referral to a Board Certified Endocrinologist may be indicated! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 5/19/2018

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