Adrenal adenomas ≥3 cm in diameter need to be resected, and in the case of functional adrenal adenomas, resection is recommended no matter how large.
Most adrenal adenomas are benign tumors and are clinically classified into functional and non-functional types. Non-functional adrenal adenomas do not secrete hormones and do not affect the normal physiological functions of the human body, so they are usually observed first and need to be resected if the diameter is ≥3cm.
For functional adrenal adenomas, it is generally recommended to remove the adrenal adenomas in time no matter how large they are, and perform surgical treatment under the guidance of doctors. Functional adrenal adenomas include cortisol tumors and aldosterone tumors. Patients with cortisol tumors exhibit symptoms such as full moon face, centripetal obesity, purple skin lines, and buffalo back.
Patients with increased cortisol may lead to osteoporosis, causing fractures and affecting their quality of life. Therefore, patients with adrenal adenoma should be detected and treated early and under the guidance of doctors to avoid adverse effects.