Characterization of Unilateral Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormonal Analysis, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Correlation

We examined the clinical, radiological, and hormonal profiles of patients with adrenal incidentalomas, finding results consistent with existing literature. The main etiology in our series was a non-functioning adrenal adenoma. Autonomous cortisol secretion is the most prevalent hormonal activity. Imaging played a key role not only in distinguishing benign from malignant lesions but also in identifying features suggestive of cortisol secretion.

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Cureus
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2025-12-31
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.100542
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Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
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We examined the clinical, radiological, and hormonal profiles of patients with adrenal incidentalomas, finding results consistent with existing literature. The main etiology in our series was a non-functioning adrenal adenoma. Autonomous cortisol secretion is the most prevalent hormonal activity. Imaging played a key role not only in distinguishing benign from malignant lesions but also in identifying features suggestive of cortisol secretion.

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