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ea0016p333 | Endocrine tumours | ECE2008

Deficits in the clinical management of patients with adrenocortical carcinoma in Germany

Johanssen Sarah , Koschker Ann-Cathrin , Hahner Stefanie , Quinkler Marcus , Saeger Wolfgang , Morcos Michael , Willenberg Holger , Langer Peter , Klose Silke , Reisch Nicole , Beuschlein Felix , Brauckhoff Michael , Fottner Christian , Wortmann Sebastian , Oelkers Wolfgang , Maeder Uwe , Fassnacht Martin , Allolio Bruno

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare disease with poor prognosis. Accordingly, in many cases, the attending doctors have no previous experience with the disease. The aim of our study was to evaluate the quality of care in a large number of patients with ACC in Germany. Data from 263 adult patients of the German ACC registry were analyzed with regard to the following parameters: time to diagnosis, hormonal assessment, imaging, histopathological documentation, follow-up. The...