American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
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In a patient with high cortisol from one adrenal gland tumor, removing that adrenal gland can lead to improvement in high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, or other symptoms. #AADAM2024 The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation AACE Endocrine Society
Congrats to longtime American Association of Endocrine Surgeons member Dr. Ron Weigel - new American Surgical President! University of Iowa Surgery
Too much cortisol may cause fatigue, depression, problems with sleep, weight gain particularly around the central abdomen area, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or easy bruising. #AADAM2024 The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation AACE Endocrine Society
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Cushing SYNDROME is a group of symptoms caused by exposure to high levels of cortisol. Cushing DISEASE is a form of Cushing syndrome caused by a mass in the brain (pituitary tumor) producing excessive adrenocorticotropic hormone. #AADAM2024 The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation AACE Endocrine Society
Adrenal surgery is recommended for adrenal tumors that produce too much hormone (called 'functional') and larger sized tumors (≥ 4cm) or those with suspicious features on scans concerning for cancer. #AADAM2024 The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation AACE Endocrine Society
Register Today for Thyroid Cancer Surgery Webinar. May 20th. Operative Standards for thyroid cancer surgery. Elizabeth Grubbs, MD Tracy Wang facs.org/for-medical-pr…
Adrenal tumors can sometimes produce an excess of hormones called aldosterone, cortisol, androgens, or adrenaline. Too much of these hormones may cause serious health problems or symptoms. #AADAM2024 The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation AACE Endocrine Society
Adrenal masses are commonly found on scans performed for other reasons. More than 75% are benign (not cancer) and don't produce too much of their normal hormones. Masses ≥ 1 cm in size require further testing. #AADAM2024 The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation AACE Endocrine Society
Join us as the AAES and NADF host a patient-focused webinar to answer the most pressing questions from patients about adrenal diseases. #AADAM2024 The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation AACE Endocrine Society
April is here! That means it's Adrenal Disease Awareness Month! Join us for daily content about the little triangle-shaped, hormone-producing glands that sit above our kidneys. #AADAM2024 The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation AACE Endocrine Society
Anyone else getting excited about #AAES2024 ? Check out the program & register here for the Advanced Course and Annual Meeting: endocrinesurgery.org/2024-annual-me…. Hear from great researchers, President Solorzano, ACS President-Elect Beth Sutton, Jad Abumrad, Janice Pasieka, Stephen Fagin.
Dr. Carmen C. Solórzano for our #LSSAdvisoryBoard feature today! Dr. Carmen Solórzano is Professor of Surgery, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Director of Endocrine Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. ➡️
Always amazed at the trust patients put in us after a single brief meeting. Glad to be able to provide knowledge, open, honest communication, & skill for patients with rare endocrine diseases. #OSUCAP American Association of Endocrine Surgeons The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Surgery Dept. NANETS ACS Cancer Programs Pheo Para Alliance