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CLINICAL REFERENCE

CLINICAL INSIGHT

When to Use

Who Needs Workup

All patients with incidentally discovered adrenal masses.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

How it Works

Biochemical Screening Repertoire (ESE/ENSAT)

1. Rule out Subclinical Cushing: 1mg Overnight Dexamethasone Suppression Test (DST). Administer 1mg PO at 11 PM, check serum cortisol at 8 AM.
2. Rule out Pheochromocytoma: Plasma free metanephrines or 24-hr urine fractionated metanephrines.
3. Rule out Primary Aldosteronism (ONLY if hypertensive and/or hypokalemic): Check Aldosterone-to-Renin Ratio (ARR).

Sex Steroids Workup

In cases of imaging suspicious for Adrenocortical Carcinoma (ACC) or signs of virilization/feminization, check DHEAS, androstenedione, testosterone, and 17-OH progesterone.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Practical Pearls

DST Interpretation

Cortisol ≤ 1.8 µg/dL (50 nmol/L) excludes autonomous cortisol secretion. Cortisol 1.9 - 5.0 µg/dL is "possible autonomous secretion." Cortisol > 5.0 µg/dL confirms autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS).

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Next Steps

Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS)

Check basal ACTH to confirm adrenal origin (should be suppressed).
Assess for metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, and hypertension.
If symptomatic or end-organ damage exists, refer for unilateral adrenalectomy.
If asymptomatic, optimize medical management of comorbidities and monitor.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Evidence Base

Guidelines

Management of adrenal incidentalomas: European Society of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline

Fassnacht M, et al.Eur J Endocrinol2016

When to Use

Who Needs Workup

How it Works

Biochemical Screening Repertoire (ESE/ENSAT)

Sex Steroids Workup

Practical Pearls

DST Interpretation

Next Steps

Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS)

Evidence Base

Guidelines

Adrenal Incidentaloma Workup Criteria (ESE/ENSAT)

Select Indications / Demographics

1mg Overnight DST

Plasma Free Metanephrines

Aldosterone/Renin Ratio (ARR)

Sex Steroids Panel

When to Use

Who Needs Workup

How it Works

Biochemical Screening Repertoire (ESE/ENSAT)

Sex Steroids Workup

Practical Pearls

DST Interpretation

Next Steps

Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS)

Evidence Base

Guidelines

Adrenal Incidentaloma Workup Criteria (ESE/ENSAT)

Select Indications / Demographics

1mg Overnight DST

Plasma Free Metanephrines

Aldosterone/Renin Ratio (ARR)

Sex Steroids Panel

Clinical Evidence and Methodology

When to Use

Who Needs Workup

How it Works

Biochemical Screening Repertoire (ESE/ENSAT)

Sex Steroids Workup

Practical Pearls

DST Interpretation

Next Steps

Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS)

Evidence Base

Guidelines

Adrenal Incidentaloma Workup Criteria (ESE/ENSAT)

Select Indications / Demographics

1mg Overnight DST

Plasma Free Metanephrines

Aldosterone/Renin Ratio (ARR)

Sex Steroids Panel

Clinical Evidence and Methodology

When to Use

Who Needs Workup

How it Works

Biochemical Screening Repertoire (ESE/ENSAT)

Sex Steroids Workup

Practical Pearls

DST Interpretation

Next Steps

Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS)

Evidence Base

Guidelines

Adrenal Incidentaloma Workup Criteria (ESE/ENSAT)

Select Indications / Demographics

1mg Overnight DST

Plasma Free Metanephrines

Aldosterone/Renin Ratio (ARR)

Sex Steroids Panel