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What Are Adrenal Adenomas, Anyway?

Adrenal adenomas are a type of benign (non-cancerous) tumor that develops in the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of each kidney, playing a crucial role in producing hormones that regulate essential bodily functions such as metabolism, blood pressure, and response to stress.

Though the word "tumor" can evoke fear, the fact that adrenal adenomas are benign means they generally don't spread to other parts of the body. However, this doesn't mea...