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ADRENOCORTICAL CARCINOMA (ACC)

Rare, presents when large and commonly (50%)  associated with an endocrine syndrome (Li-Fraumeni syndrome or Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome) . ...

ADRENOCORTICAL CARCINOMA


Rare, presents when large and commonly (50%) associated with an endocrine syndrome (Li-Fraumeni syndrome or Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome). More common in children. 
Also linked to hemihypertrophy and astrocytomas
Hormonally active—children present with virilisation/Cushing syndrome.

CT

•  Central necrosis/haemorrhage typical.
•  Delayed washout (like metastases).
•  30% calcify.
•  Check the IVC and renal vein for thrombosis.
•  Metastasises to the liver and lymph nodes.


POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET)/CT
•  Useful for diagnosing ACC, recurrence and metastases