Medically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO Key Takeaways Adrenal glands produce hormones that affect heart rate, blood ...

Some adrenal gland conditions can cause high blood pressure with serious, potentially severe complications. These can include heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Adrenal glands are an essential ...

A 23-year-old woman was treated for bulky stage IIA nodular sclerosing Hodgkin's disease in the left anterior mediastinum (8.7 x 8 cm) and in the left neck 2 years earlier. After 2 cycles of ABVD ...

The adrenal glands make hormones that regulate essential bodily functions. People can live without both or just one adrenal gland. However, they will typically require hormone replacement therapy. The ...

Your two adrenal glands sit on top of each of your kidneys. While small in size, your adrenal glands are responsible for numerous hormone-related functions in your body. The adrenal glands are part of ...

Adrenal insufficiency occurs when your adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones, specifically cortisol. There are three types of adrenal insufficiency. Each type has different causes, but they ...

This case illustrates the versatility of FDG-PET in providing significant functional information for tissue characterization of mass lesions of different pathologies. Disclosure: Barry Shulkin, MD, ...