Adrenal Gland Carcinoma

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Adrenal Gland Carcinoma Definition

A carcinoma arising from the adrenal cortical cells. Adrenal cortex carcinomas (ACCs) are rare, comprising between only 0.05% and 0.2% of all cancers. Functional ACCs are more common in women while nonfunctioning ACCs are more common in men. Hypercortisolism is the most common hormonal abnormality observed in this cancer; patients may also present with virilism or Cushing's syndrome.

Adrenal Gland Carcinoma Synonyms

Adrenal Gland Carcinoma, Adrenal Carcinoma, Carcinoma of Adrenal Gland, Carcinoma of the Adrenal Gland

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