What are the types of adenomas?

What are the types of adenomas?

Adenomas most commonly grow along your glandular organs. Glandular organs produce and release chemicals called hormones. Hormones regulate many of your body’s functions.

Adenomas may also grow in other parts of your body. Different types of adenomas include:

• Adrenal adenomas grow along the adrenal glands.
• Some colon polyps (growths along the lining of the colon) are adenomas.
• Parathyroid adenomas grow along the parathyroid gland.
• Pituitary adenomas grow along the pituitary gland.
• Pleomorphic adenomas grow along your salivary glands.

Many adenomas are nonfunctioning, meaning they don’t produce hormones. You might not have any noticeable symptoms. Functioning adenomas produce excess hormones.