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Some adenomas produce too much adrenal steroid hormones. Sometimes the excess hormone can cause symptoms. Many of the hormone-related symptoms of adenomas are the same as those from adrenal carcinomas (cancers). These symptoms are discussed in the sections, “Can adrenal cancer be found early?” and “How is adrenal cancer diagnosed?” Adenomas are much more likely than carcinomas to produce high levels of aldosterone, which can cause high blood pressure. Treatment: Adenomas can be cured by removing the adrenal gland that contains the adenoma. Some adrenal adenomas that cause hormone-related symptoms can be treated effectively with medications that block the. | National Cancer Institute 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2007 Fact Book . DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute 2007 Fact Book . DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health The information set forth in this publication is compiled and amended annually by the budget and finance staff of the National Cancer Institute and is intended primarily for use by members of the Institute principal advisory groups to the Institute and others involved in the administration and management of the National Cancer Program. Questions regarding any of the information contained herein may be directed to the Office of Budget and Finance National Cancer Institute 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda Maryland .