People with the rare Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) have a high risk of developing cancer. Almost all those affected will develop cancer once, and in many cases several times, during their lifetime. LFS ...

Researchers identify a new type of tumor cell population that leads to cortisol-producing adenomas, noncancerous tumors that produce excessive cortisol Fukuoka, Japan—Researchers from Kyushu ...

After the complete tumor resection, not all patients with an adrenocortical carcinoma require the previous standard therapy Mitotane. Professors Martin Fassnacht and Massimo Terzolo show this in a ...

Autoimmune Addison's disease (AAD) results from the immune-mediated destruction of adrenocortical cells. AAD is a major component of the autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes type 1 (APS 1) and type 2.

Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of two steroid hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. This can cause fatigue, weakness, digestion problems, dehydration, and ...

Getty Images Primary care clinicians are often the most accessible to patients and play a crucial role in the early detection and treatment of Addison Disease. The prevalence of AD in the US is ...

Doctors divide adrenocortical carcinoma into four stages, depending on how far the cancer has spread and which tissues it affects. This helps inform decisions about treatment and outlook.

If your primary doctor suspects adrenal insufficiency, you’ll need to see an endocrinologist to begin the diagnosis process. Adrenal insufficiency is a condition of the adrenal glands. It happens when ...