Adrenal Adenoma

An adrenal adenoma is a common type of adrenal nodule that is often benign. Imaging may suggest adenoma when the lesion has reassuring features, but doctors still consider size, growth, and whether the lesion could produce hormones.

Also seen as: adrenal incidentaloma, adrenal nodule.

If you are trying to place this wording inside the bigger picture of your report, start with the radiology findings hub and then compare it with the related symptom and report phrase pages below.

This term becomes more or less important depending on its size, location, severity, associated symptoms, and whether it is new compared with earlier imaging. Radiologists usually expect the finding to be read alongside the rest of the report instead of in isolation.

Incidental adrenal nodules are common on abdominal imaging.

• Benign adrenal adenoma
• Incidental adrenal mass with benign features
• Other adrenal tumors
• Metastatic disease in some settings

• The lesion is large, growing, or indeterminate
• The report mentions atypical density or suspicious enhancement
• Symptoms or lab findings suggest hormone production

• Review imaging features
• Consider endocrine lab work
• Monitor selected lesions over time

A radiology finding name can sound more definite than it really is. Many findings describe an imaging pattern, not a final diagnosis, and many turn out to be less urgent once doctors match the wording with your symptoms, exam, and any earlier studies.

• Left adrenal adenoma.

  See phrase explanation

• Indeterminate adrenal nodule, correlation with dedicated adrenal protocol recommended.

  See phrase explanation

These educational symptom pages explain search-intent questions that often overlap with this finding.

Educational information only. Always consult your clinician for medical advice.

This page is educational only and should be used to understand report language, not to diagnose a condition or replace clinician review.