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.
Pituitary tumors are growths which impair the normal function of your pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is often considered the master gland.. It regulates most of the body's hormonal balance. One of the hormones created by the pituitary gland is growth hormone.If your pituitary gland produces too much adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), this is called Cushing's disease. The symptoms of Cushing's disease include: 1  Fat accumulations in the face, above the clavicles, and the back of the neck. 2  Skin thinning.he pituitary gland is often considered the master gland.. It regulates most of the body's hormonal balance. One of the hormones created by the pituitary gland is growth hormone. If your pituitary gland produces too much adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), this is called Cushing's disease.