1 In the case reported below, symptoms of masculinization were present for thirty years before the removal of an adrenocortical carcinoma. There was responsiveness both to stimulation by ACTH and ...
The patient underwent laparoscopic surgery to remove the tumor mass; histologic work-up revealed an adrenocortical carcinoma. A fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-PET scan 1 month, and a CT scan 8 months ...
Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab. 2007;3(2):191-195. According to early studies, high glucose uptake on FDG-PET scans suggests malignancy; in addition, these scans could be helpful to detect ...
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Fortunately, most incidental adrenal nodules do not cause health problems. However, the adrenal nodule requires evaluation for possible excess hormone production or suspicion of cancer. A ...