Adrenocortical cancer.

Surg Clin North Am

Translational Genomics Research Institute, Clinical Translational Research Division, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA.

Published: October 2009

AI Article Synopsis

  • Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare type of cancer, accounting for about 0.2% of all cancer-related deaths.
  • The article discusses how frequently ACC occurs, its symptoms, and its biological characteristics.
  • It emphasizes the genetic factors behind the disease and explores the surgical and treatment methods aimed at curing it.

Article Abstract

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare endocrine malignancy causing up to 0.2% of all cancer deaths This article reviews the incidence, presentation, and pathology of ACC. Particular attention is paid to the molecular oncogenesis of this disease, and the surgical and therapeutic options available for its cure.

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