Benign nonfunctional tumors of adrenal gland

Seven cases of benign nonfunctional adrenal tumors are presented. All except one were found accidentally by computerized tomography (CT) scan during a workup of an abdominal condition. In 1 patient the CT scan was ordered to evaluate hirsutism, but subsequent endocrine studies were found to be normal. Asymptomatic adrenal tumors found by abdominal CT scans are usually benign. Careful selection of individual patients and a possible nonsurgical follow-up are suggested.