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ea0049ep82 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2017

Adrenocortical carcinoma - casuistic analysis

Ribeiro Catia , Lobo Joao , Mesquita Ana , Martins Pedro C , Peyroteo Mariana , Matos Maria Joao , Antunes Pedro , Sanches Cristina , Moreira Augusto , de Sousa Joaquim Abreu

Introduction: Adrenocortical carcinomas are rare neoplasms with an incidence of 0.7 to 1.5 per million/year. Diagnosis often requires a multidisciplinary approach. When the disease is confined to the adrenal gland, absolute criteria defining malignancy, do not exist, however a score of Weiss> or =a 3 is considered diagnosis. The prognosis is usually reserved and conventional chemotherapy is not curative.Material and Methods: Retrospective analysis of...