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A case of adrenocortical carcinoma accompanying secondary acute adrenal hypofunction postoperation

Authors: Kai Kou, Haiwen Zhang, Conggui Zhang, Enbo Xie, Yuguo Chen, Guangyi Wang, Guoyue Lv

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare, heterogeneous malignancy with a poor prognosis. ACCs are classified as functioning and non-functioning. The pathogenesis of ACC remains elusive, and diagnosis of ACC is currently based on pathology. In the absence of other effective approaches, surgical resection is the preferred treatment option.

Case presentation

Here, we report a case of ACC in the retroperitoneum. The patient underwent radical adrenalectomy and remained disease-free throughout a 6-month follow-up.

Conclusions

Radical surgical resection is an efficient therapy for ACC, and hydrocortisone can be used to alleviate symptoms of secondary acute adrenal hypofunction.

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Title: A case of adrenocortical carcinoma accompanying secondary acute adrenal hypofunction postoperation
Authors: Kai Kou
Haiwen Zhang
Conggui Zhang
Enbo Xie
Yuguo Chen
Guangyi Wang
Guoyue Lv
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-018-1326-5

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A case of adrenocortical carcinoma accompanying secondary acute adrenal hypofunction postoperation

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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