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==What are the symptoms of Adrenocortical carcinoma ?== | ==What are the symptoms of Adrenocortical carcinoma ?== | ||
Symptoms that suggest increased cortisol or other adrenal gland hormone production: | Symptoms that suggest increased cortisol or other adrenal gland hormone production: | ||
* Fatty, rounded hump high on the back just below the neck (buffalo hump) | |||
* Flushed rounded face with pudgy cheeks (moon face) | |||
* Obesity | |||
* Stunted growth in height (short stature) | |||
* Virilization - the appearance of male characteristics, including increased body hair (especially on the face), pubic hair, acne, deepening of voice, and enlarged clitoris (girls) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a cancer of the adrenal glands.
What are the symptoms of Adrenocortical carcinoma ?
Symptoms that suggest increased cortisol or other adrenal gland hormone production:
- Fatty, rounded hump high on the back just below the neck (buffalo hump)
- Flushed rounded face with pudgy cheeks (moon face)
- Obesity
- Stunted growth in height (short stature)
- Virilization - the appearance of male characteristics, including increased body hair (especially on the face), pubic hair, acne, deepening of voice, and enlarged clitoris (girls)
References