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Adrenal gland disorders manifest when the production of adrenal hormones deviates from the norm, resulting in either excessive or insufficient concentrations.
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[Giant adrenal carcinoma. Case report].

Gustavo Emilio Muro Toledo1, Jorge Luís Losada Guerra, Arelys Martín Pérez

  • 1General Urology Department, Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriaran University Hospital, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba.

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A rare case of giant suprarenal carcinoma in a 32-year-old male was treated with surgery. Despite aggressive treatment, the large adrenal cancer recurred, leading to the patient's death six months post-operation.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • This case report details a rare instance of giant suprarenal carcinoma.
  • The patient was managed by the Urology Service at a Cuban General University Hospital.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old male presented with left flank pain and significant weight loss.
  • Radiological imaging revealed a large suprarenal mass with adjacent structure involvement.
  • Pathological examination confirmed adrenal cortical carcinoma.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision via a thoracico-abdominal approach was performed.
  • The tumor exhibited poor prognostic indicators including large size, necrosis, and capsular invasion.
  • The patient died six months post-surgery due to disease progression.

Implications:

  • Giant adrenal tumors pose significant surgical challenges.
  • Aggressive surgical resection may not prevent recurrence in advanced suprarenal carcinoma.
  • Early diagnosis and multimodal treatment strategies are crucial for improving outcomes in adrenal cancer.