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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) | * Fatty, rounded hump high on the back just below the neck ([[buffalo hump]]) | ||
* Flushed rounded face with pudgy cheeks (moon face) | * Flushed rounded face with pudgy cheeks ([[moon face]]) | ||
* Obesity | * [[Obesity]] | ||
* Stunted growth in height (short stature) | * 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) | * Virilization - the appearance of male characteristics, including increased body hair (especially on the face), pubic hair, [[acne]], deepening of voice, and enlarged [[clitoris]] (girls) | ||
Symptoms that suggest increased [[aldosterone]] production are the same as symptoms of low [[potassium]] and include: | |||
* Increased [[thirst]] | |||
* [[Muscle cramps]] | |||
* Urination | * Urination | ||
* [[Weakness]] | |||
* Weakness | |||
==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)
Symptoms that suggest increased aldosterone production are the same as symptoms of low potassium and include:
- Increased thirst
- Muscle cramps
- Urination
- Weakness
References