Interpretation of the diagnosis and treatment guidelines for adrenal occasional tumors by the European Endocrine Society and the Canadian Urological Association in 2023

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-3253.2024.04.002

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Abstract:

In recent years, incidental adrenal masses have been increasingly discovered during health check-ups or in the course of investigations unrelated to the adrenal glands. The decision on whether or not to intervene with these masses poses a dilemma for patients, and currently, there is no unified consensus among urologists in China regarding the management of incidental adrenal tumors. Therefore, we aim to provide an interpretation of the latest international guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of incidental adrenal tumors, offering some guidance for urologists in China.

Key words: Adrenal tumor, Imaging examination, Endocrine examination, Excessive medical intervention, Clearance/Washout rate, Dexamethasone suppression test, Aldosterone/renin ratio, Adrenaline, Adrenal venous sampling(AVS), Adrenalectomy

Shengjie Lai, Xin Fang, Youqiang Fang. Interpretation of the diagnosis and treatment guidelines for adrenal occasional tumors by the European Endocrine Society and the Canadian Urological Association in 2023[J]. Chinese Journal of Endourology(Electronic Edition), 2024, 18(04): 309-312.

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