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A case of adrenocortical carcinoma accompanying secondary acute adrenal hypofunction postoperation

Kai Kou¹, Haiwen Zhang¹, Conggui Zhang¹

¹Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Bethune Hospital 1, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China.

World Journal of Surgical Oncology

|March 7, 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.

Keywords:

Adrenocortical carcinoma Diagnosis Immunohistochemistry Mitotane Therapy

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