What is the thickening of the inner branches of the adrenal gland?

Thickening of the inner branches of the adrenal glands suggests hyperplasia of the adrenal cortical cells, which may or may not be accompanied by an increase in the corresponding hormone levels. The thickening of the inner branches of the adrenal glands refers to a certain degree of hyperplasia of the adrenal cortical cells. In most patients, the hyperplasia of the adrenal cortical cells does not have endocrine function, which will not increase the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone and elevate the blood level, and it does not have a great impact on the human body in general. Some patients with hyperplasia of adrenocortical cells have certain secretion function, which can make the body of various types of adrenocorticotropic hormone levels rise, causing corresponding hormonal disorders, such as hypertension, hypokalemia, centripetal obesity, osteoporosis and so on. Patients with adrenal gland internal branch thickening are recommended to actively seek medical treatment in regular hospitals, and follow the standardized treatment after evaluation by specialists, to avoid delaying the condition or causing adverse consequences due to irregular treatment.