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[Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal cortex surgical diseases]
1Department of Urology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China.
Abstract:
The field of adrenal surgery encompasses a wide range of diseases, including various disorders of the adrenal cortex and medulla. This article reviews the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of major adrenal cortical diseases, such as primary aldosteronism, hypercortisolism, and adrenocortical carcinoma. The content mainly covers the updated pathological classification, optimized clinical guidelines, innovative diagnostic technologies, adjusted surgical strategies, and expanded non-surgical treatment methods for these major adrenal cortical diseases. It also involves research on disease pathogenesis and exploration of new therapeutic approaches. The purpose is to provide references for clinical diagnosis and treatment, promote the precise management of adrenal cortical diseases, and facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient prognosis.
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