Adrenocortical carcinoma: a literature review

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Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is reported to be present in 3-10% of the population with most tumors presenting as benign tumors. Most cases of ACC are a sporadic accumulation of mutations over time. However, studies show a predisposition to various genetic mutations may contribute. Research over the last couple of decades has elucidated causes of ACC to be driven by several molecular changes that include...

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