Adrenal Tumours
Adrenal tumours arise in the glands above the kidneys. Some are benign, while others may be cancerous or produce excess hormones. Diagnosis includes assessment of both imaging features and hormone activity.
Symptoms
Many cause no symptoms. Hormone-producing tumours may cause high blood pressure, palpitations, sweating, weight changes or other hormone-related problems.
How interventional radiology treats it
Image-guided ablation may be considered for selected adrenal tumours, particularly when surgery is unsuitable. A needle is placed into the lesion under CT guidance, and heat or cold destroys tumour tissue. Hormonal testing and specialist planning are essential before treatment because certain tumours can cause dangerous hormone-related complications.
Whether this treatment suits you depends on your scans and overall health. A consultation is the first step.
Your doctors
Talk to an interventional radiologist.
Bring any scans or reports you have. We’ll tell you whether this treatment is an option.