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ACC, generally, carries a poor prognosis<ref name=allolio>{{cite journal | author = Allolio B, Fassnacht M | title = Clinical review: Adrenocortical carcinoma: clinical update. | journal = J Clin Endocrinol Metab | volume = 91 | issue = 6 | pages = 2027-37 | year = 2006 | id = PMID 16551738}} [http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/91/6/2027 Free Full Text].</ref> | |||
and is unlike most tumours of the adrenal cortex, which are [[benign]] ([[adenoma]]s) and only occasionally cause [[Cushing's syndrome]]. Five-year disease-free survival for a complete resection of a [[Cancer staging|stage]] I-III ACC is approximately 30%.<ref name=allolio/> | |||
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Overview
Prognosis
ACC, generally, carries a poor prognosis[1] and is unlike most tumours of the adrenal cortex, which are benign (adenomas) and only occasionally cause Cushing's syndrome. Five-year disease-free survival for a complete resection of a stage I-III ACC is approximately 30%.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Allolio B, Fassnacht M (2006). "Clinical review: Adrenocortical carcinoma: clinical update". J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 91 (6): 2027–37. PMID 16551738. Free Full Text.