[Tumors of the Adrenal Glands : Update]

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Journal Pathologe

Specialty Pathology

Date 2019 Jun 29

PMID 31250089

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Authors

W Saeger

P Komminoth

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Abstract

Nodular hyperplasias and adenomas are by far the most frequently resected tumors of the adrenal cortex followed by pheochromocytomas, which are either discovered incidentally or become conspicuous due to hormonal hypersecretions. Cortical nodes and adenomas are easy to diagnose using simple staining methods. Uncertain cortical carcinomas, pheochromocytomas and other tumors of the adrenal region require additional immunohistochemical staining methods. Determination of the dignity of tumors of the adrenal cortex necessitates at least the Weiss score (possibly in its modified form), for oncocytic tumors the Bisceglia score and for pediatric tumors the Wieneke score. The Ki-67 index must also be taken into consideration. For pheochromocytomas the PASS and the GAPP systeme are used.

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