Adrenocortical carcinoma (Tumor

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Adrenocortical carcinoma

Alternate Names : Tumor - adrenal

Definition

Adrenocortical carcinoma is a cancer of the adrenal glands.

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Adrenocortical carcinoma is most common in children younger than 5 and adults in their 30s and 40s.

Adrenocortical carcinoma may be linked to a cancer syndrome that is passed down through families (inherited). Both men and women can develop this tumor. Adrenocortical carcinoma can produce the hormones cortisol, estrogen, or aldosterone. In women the tumor often releases the hormones, which can lead to male characteristics.

The cause is unknown. About 2 people per million develop this type of tumor.

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Endocrine glands

Adrenal metastases, CT scan

Adrenal Tumor - CT

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Endocrine glands
Adrenal metastases, CT scan
Adrenal Tumor - CT

Review Date : 11/10/2008
Reviewed By : David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and James R. Mason, MD, Oncologist, Director, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program and Stem Cell Processing Lab, Scripps Clinic, Torrey Pines, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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