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January 26, 2022
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Mild autonomous cortisol secretion in benign adrenal tumors increases cardiometabolic risk

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion in benign adrenal tumors increases cardiometabolic risk

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion is prevalent in nearly half of adults with benign adrenal tumors and can increase the risk for hypertension and type 2 diabetes, according to study data published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.