Why would the adrenal gland need to be removed?
As the main function of the adrenal glands is to produce important hormones, an adrenalectomy can help address problems derived from hormone overproduction. There are several indicators of a need for an adrenalectomy, including: • A tumor in the medulla causing overproduction of adrenaline, a condition otherwise known as pheochromocytoma • A tumor in the cortex that causes it to produce too much aldosterone and/or cortisone • Any cancer that develops on one or both adrenal glands Schedule a private consultation with one of our surgeons today to find out whether an adrenalectomy is necessary in your case.
