Notes in Week 6 - Adrenal Path

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Published	02/20/2025	{{c1::Crooke hyaline change}} is when the corticotroph cytoplasm is replaced with homogenous, lightly basophilic material due to h…
Published	02/20/2025	Adrenocortical adenomas are characterized by {{c1::vacuolized}} neoplastic cells due to the presence of intracytoplasmic liquid
Published	02/20/2025	Do ACTH-secreting pituitary adenomas cause adrenal enlargement?{{c1::Yes}}
Published	02/20/2025	Do ectopic ACTH syndromes cause adrenal enlargement?{{c1::No}}
Published	02/20/2025	Adrenal {{c1::carcinomas::adenomas/carcinomas}} are more virilizing
Published	02/20/2025	Aldosterone-producing adenomas can present with {{c1::spirinolactone bodies}} in the adrenal cortex in patients on long-term spirinolac…
Published	02/20/2025	{{c1::Primary hyperaldosteronism}} is the most common cause of secondary hypertension
Published	02/20/2025	Primary chronic adrenal insufficiency is commonly due to autoimmune conditions such as {{c1::autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (…
Published	02/20/2025	Pheochromocytomas are grossly characterized by a central area of {{c1::hemorrhage}}
Published	02/20/2025	Pheochromocytomas are microscopically characterized by a Zellballen pattern which are {{c1::vascularized nests}} of tumor cells
Published	02/20/2025	Pheochromocytomas that occur at the {{c2::organ of Zuckerkandl}} produce {{c1::norepinephrine::norepinephrine/epinephrine}}
Published	02/20/2025	Pheochromocytomas that occur at the {{c2::adrenal medulla}} produce {{c1::norepinephrine and epinephrine::norepinephrine/epin…
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