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Tumours of the Adrenal Gland

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Adrenal or suprarenal tumours present a challenge to physicians and surgeons due to the variability in tumour type, clinical presentation and the effects of hormone secretion. A methodical approach to investigation and management is required in order to optimize outcomes and avoid the potential pitfalls that may occur with the management of these complex tumours. This chapter provides review of the investigation and management of all adrenal tumour types including adrenocortical carcinomas, phaeochromocytomas, Cushing’s and Conn’s syndrome.

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  1. Department of Endocrinology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK

    Veronica Greener BSc, MBBS, MRCP, MD

  2. Department of Endocrinology, The London Clinic, London, UK

    Shern L. Chew BSc, MB, BChir, MD, FRCP

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  1. Department of Urology, Homerton University Hospital & Formerly St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom

    Vinod H. Nargund

  2. Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

    Derek Raghavan

  3. Radiation Oncology, Cedars Sinai Cancer Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Howard M. Sandler

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Greener, V., Chew, S.L. (2015). Tumours of the Adrenal Gland. In: Nargund, V., Raghavan, D., Sandler, H. (eds) Urological Oncology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-482-1_25

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