The spine is made up of strong bones called vertebrae. A vertebra can break just like any other bone in the body. When the vertebral body collapses, it is called a vertebral compression fracture. These fractures happen most commonly in the thoracic spine (the middle portion of the spine), particularly in the lower part.
When cells in the adrenal cortex become abnormal, they can form non-cancerous, or benign, tumours called adrenal cortical adenoma. Sometimes cells in the adrenal cortex change and become cancerous. This type of cancer is called adrenocortical carcinoma.It is the most common cancerous tumour of the adrenal gland. Tumours can also start in the medulla of the adrenal gland. When chromaffin cells in the medulla become abnormal, they can lead to a tumour called pheochromocytoma.Most pheochromocytomas are non-cancerous, but some are likely to become cancerous.hen cells in the adrenal cortex become abnormal, they can form non-cancerous, or benign, tumours called adrenal cortical adenoma. Sometimes cells in the adrenal cortex change and become cancerous. This type of cancer is called adrenocortical carcinoma.
Adrenal gland tumor can be malignant (cancer) or benign (not cancer). Even benign adrenal gland tumor can be dangerous or cause uncomfortable symptoms. Adrenocortical cancer, which originates in the cortex of the adrenal gland. It is a rare cancer, affecting only about 300 to 500 people each year in the United States. There are two main types of adrenocortical cancer: Functioning tumors are the most common type and account for about 70% of adrenal cancers.