Chapter 19 - Tumors of the Adrenal Gland

Abstract

This chapter covers tumors of the adrenal glands, both primary and metastatic. This topic—tumors of the adrenal gland—is vast in scope, and space limitations herein do not permit in-depth consideration of each entity. A working knowledge of normal anatomy of the adrenal gland, both gross and microscopic, is also helpful in considering neoplasms of cortex and medulla. A variety of rare mesenchymal neoplasms also occur and include tumors of vascular, smooth muscle, and peripheral nerve sheath origin.