What is cortisol-secreting adrenal adenoma and carcinoma?

Adenoma 10% of Cushing's carcinoma less than 5%. more common in peds (65% of children with Cushing's) rapid onset in carcinoma and gradual in adenoma, in carcinoma may produce aldosterone or androgens as well, female causes hirsutism and virilization May be subclinical (incidentaloma) 10% of cases.