Table 3.
Characteristics of patients with pituitary adenomas and adrenal incidentalomas.
| Characteristic | All Patients (n = 11) | Nonfunctioning AI (n = 7) | MACS (n = 4) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 54.5/45.5 | 71.4/28.6 | 25/75 | 0.19 |
| Age at diagnosis of AI | 64.5 ± 9.20 | 65.6 ± 3.69 | 62.5 ± 4.56 | 0.78 |
| Tobacco exposure | ||||
| Active smoker | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Former smoker | 22.2 (4/9) | 20 (1/5) | 25 (3/4) | 0.72 |
| Complications | ||||
| Hypertension | 63.6 (7/11) | 57.1 (4/7) | 75 (3/4) | 0.53 |
| Diabetes | 36.4 (4/11) | 14.3 (1/7) | 75 (3/4) | 0.08 |
| Dyslipidemia | 27.3 (3/11) | 28.6 (2/7) | 25 (1/4) | 0.72 |
| Cardiovascular complications | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Cerebrovascular complications | 9.1 (1/11) | 0 | 25 (1/4) | 0.36 |
| Obesity | 71.4 (7/7) | 50 (2/4) | 100 (3/3) | 0.28 |
| Mortality | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Legend: MACS: Mild autonomous cortisol secretion; AI: adrenal incidentaloma.