Adrenal tumours associated with increased risk of bone fractures

Monday, February 23, 2009 - 06:49 in Health & Medicine

New research shows that male patients with benign tumours of the adrenal gland suffer more bone fractures. Published in the latest edition of Clinical Endocrinology, the study found men with a certain type of adrenal tumour have reduced bone mass and more vertebral bone fractures compared to controls. This study highlights the importance of screening men with adrenal tumours for bone strength and fractures, even in the absence of clinical symptoms...

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