Urologie pro praxi 5/2016
Adrenocortical carcinoma
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a relatively rare, but very malignant disease. Complete surgical removal of tumour tissue is the only chance for the patient. Other treatment methods fail to result in satisfactory outcomes. Therefore, early disease diagnosis is essential that is based on a close collaboration of the endocrinologist, radiologist, and surgeon. The review article discusses the fundamental principles of the diagnostic and therapeutic process, with emphasis being placed on utilization in the practice.
Keywords: adrenocortical carcinoma.
