Neoplasm derived from displaced cells (rest cells) of the primordial ADRENAL GLANDS, generally in patients with CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA. Adrenal rest tumors have been identified in TESTES; LIVER; and other tissues. They are dependent on ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN for growth and adrenal steroid secretion.
Synonyms: Adrenal Cortical Rest Tumor, Tumors, Adrenal Rest, Adrenal Rest Tumors, Adrenal Rest Tumor, Tumor, Adrenal Rest, Rest Tumors, Adrenal, Rest Tumor, Adrenal
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use ADRENAL REST TUMOR to search ADRENAL CORTICAL REST TUMOR 1966-81 ,82; was ADRENAL CORTICAL REST TUMOR 1963-81 ,coordinate IM with tissue-specific neoplasms such as TESTICULAR NEOPLASMS (IM)
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