Symptoms

People with an adrenal gland tumor may experience the following symptoms. Sometimes, people with an adrenal gland tumor do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be caused by a medical condition that is not a tumor. If you are concerned about a symptom on this list, please talk with your doctor.

• High blood pressure
  
  
• Low potassium level
  
  
• Heart palpitations
  
  
• Nervousness
  
  
• Anxiety (panic attacks)
  
  
• Headache
  
  
• Excessive perspiration
  
  
• Diabetes
  
  
• Abdominal pain
  
  
• Unexplained weight gain
  
  
• Unexplained weight loss
  
  
• Weakness
  
  
• Abdominal stretch marks
  
  
• Excessive hair growth
  
  
• Unusual acne
  
  
• Change in libido (sex drive)

In addition, pheochromocytoma may cause dangerous surges of the adrenal gland hormones that regulate blood pressure and response to stress. A hormonal surge can cause blood pressure to increase dramatically and can dangerously increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, hemorrhage, or sudden death. For more information, see the Symptoms section of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Neuroendocrine Tumor.