Adrenal Rest Tumor

Neoplasm derived from displaced cells (rest cells) of the primordial ADRENAL GLANDS, generally in patients with CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA. Adrenal rest tumors have been identified in TESTES; LIVER; and other tissues. They are dependent on ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN for growth and adrenal steroid secretion.

Year introduced: 1982

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Tree Number(s): C04.557.470.035.232

MeSH Unique ID: D000314

Entry Terms:

• Adrenal Rest Tumors
• Rest Tumor, Adrenal
• Rest Tumors, Adrenal
• Tumor, Adrenal Rest
• Tumors, Adrenal Rest
• Adrenal Cortical Rest Tumor

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Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Adenoma
Adrenal Rest Tumor