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ea0026p18 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2011

Bilateral primary adrenocortical carcinomas developing severe muscle weakness

Kumagai N , Shimodaira M , Tsuzawa K , Sorimachi E , Kametaka M , Honda K

Introduction: Primary adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare adrenal tumor and bilateral tumors are reported in 10% of total patient with ACC in Japan. We present a case of bilateral ACCs accompanied by severe muscle weakness.Case report: A 63-year-old male patient with bilateral adrenal masses was referred to our department for the examination and treatment of progressive muscle weakness and appetite loss lasting over 2 months. He was not able to stan...