Symptoms of Non-Functioning Tumors

Symptoms of adrenal cancer may be caused by the tumor growing very large and pressing on nearby structures in the abdomen, or by excess hormones produced by the tumor. Symptoms of non-functioning tumors may include:


Lump in the abdomen
A lump in the abdomen
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain




Fullness in the abdomen
A feeling of fullness in the abdomen


Symptoms of Functioning Tumors

Functioning tumors produce excess hormones, including cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone, and estrogen. The symptoms caused by these tumors depend on the specific hormone produced.

Collapsed Cortisol

Collapsed Aldosterone

Collapsed Testosterone

Collapsed Estrogen