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Erschienen in: World Journal of Surgery 5/2008

01.05.2008

The Role of Unilateral Adrenalectomy in ACTH-Independent Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia (AIMAH)

verfasst von: Maurizio Iacobone, Nora Albiger, Carla Scaroni, Franco Mantero, Ambrogio Fassina, Giovanni Viel, Mauro Frego, Gennaro Favia

Erschienen in: World Journal of Surgery | Ausgabe 5/2008

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Abstract

Background

ACTH-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (AIMAH) is a rare cause of Cushing’s syndrome. Bilateral adrenalectomy is considered the treatment of choice, with subsequent lifetime steroid replacement, but unilateral adrenalectomy has been recently proposed to reduce the secreting tissue. This prospective study was designed to evaluate the long-term results of unilateral adrenalectomy in AIMAH concerning the main laboratory and clinical abnormalities and the patient’s quality of life.

Methods

Seven consecutive patients with confirmed AIMAH underwent unilateral adrenalectomy of the largest gland. ACTH and cortisol levels, arterial blood pressure (BP), glycometabolic parameters, and patient’s subjective perception of health-related quality of life (by the SF-36 questionnaire) were measured preoperatively and postoperatively.

Results

No surgery-related morbidity occurred. One patient with a large contralateral adrenal enlargement required a completion adrenalectomy after 7 months because of persistent hypercortisolism. At a median follow-up of 53 (range, 27–68) months, the remaining six patients were cured, because serum and urinary free cortisol levels significantly decreased and ACTH increased, thus regaining the normal range. Both systolic and diastolic BP levels significantly reduced: 50% of patients definitively became normotensive, and the remaining patients reduced the need for antihypertensive treatment; 40% of patients suffering from preoperative diabetes were cured, whereas 40% reduced the need for hypoglycemizing drug. SF-36 evaluation of the health-related quality of life confirmed a significant amelioration.

Conclusions

Unilateral adrenalectomy of the largest gland can be an effective and safe treatment for AIMAH in case of asymmetric involvement. It may achieve long-term remission of Cushing’s syndrome and improve BP values, glycemic control, and patient’s quality of life.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Role of Unilateral Adrenalectomy in ACTH-Independent Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia (AIMAH)
verfasst von
Maurizio Iacobone
Nora Albiger
Carla Scaroni
Franco Mantero
Ambrogio Fassina
Giovanni Viel
Mauro Frego
Gennaro Favia
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2008
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
World Journal of Surgery / Ausgabe 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-007-9408-5

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