Pituitary Tumors in Cushing’s Have More Genetic Abnormalities: Study

Pituitary tumors producing excessive amounts of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) — the most common cause of Cushing’s disease — carry more genetic abnormalities than those not generating excess ACTH levels, also called non-functioning tumors, a small study shows. The data also identified two genes that may be involved in the…

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy Is Safe and Effective to Remove Larger Adrenal Tumors, Study Reports

The minimally invasive laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) is a safe and feasible procedure for larger adrenal tumors and metastasis, a new Italian study shows. While the findings suggest that the surgical application of laparoscopic adrenalectomy could be extended, surgeons should undergo a 30-procedure learning curve to improve surgical outcomes, researchers say.