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Adrenocortical cancer treatment.
Hormone research - 1 Jan 2009
Patalano A, Brancato V, Mantero F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: With a reported incidence of 1 to 2 cases per million, adrenocortical cancer (ACC) is a rare disease with poor prognosis. Age distribution shows two peaks: early childhood and between age 40 and 50 years, with females more frequently affected. Sequelae can include Cushing syndrome, virilization and hypertension or local symptoms consistent with abdominal obstruction. Although most cases of ACC are of...
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