Chapter 11: Adrenal Gland

Question 1

Cushing Syndrome

Answer 1

An adrenocortical tumor causing increased cortisol (central obesity, striae, hypertension)

Question 2

Conn Syndrome

Answer 2

An adrenocortical tumor causing increased aldosterone (hypokalemia, hypertension)

Question 3

Pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma

Answer 3

Tumor in the medulla causing elevated catecholamin levels (episodic hypertension)

Question 4

Normal weight of adrenals

Answer 4

4 to 6 grams

Question 5

Cut off dimensions that upstage the tumor

Answer 5

5 cm