作者: J.D. Mediavilla , M. Lépez De La Torre , J. Muñoz , M.J. Sánchez , F. Jaén
DOI: 10.1016/S1575-0922(04)74646-X
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摘要: Adrenal carcinoma is an extremely rare tumor (incidence: 0.5-2 cases per million inhabitants/year). Clinical presentation varies from asymptomatic (incidentalomas) to hormonal hyperfunction, especially hypercortisolism and androgenization. The large size of these tumors a sign their malignancy as well the rapid development symptoms, when appear. highly aggressive prognosis poor. To illustrate clinical tumors, we present 7 adrenal diagnosed in our hospital between 1985 2000. Because size, imaging techniques allowed us detect all without difficulties. Six were stage IV.