Adrenocortical cancer

Surg Clin North Am. 2009 Oct;89(5):1255-67. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2009.06.019.

Abstract

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare endocrine malignancy causing up to 0.2% of all cancer deaths This article reviews the incidence, presentation, and pathology of ACC. Particular attention is paid to the molecular oncogenesis of this disease, and the surgical and therapeutic options available for its cure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / genetics
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / pathology
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Mitotane / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • Mitotane