Aldosterone-Producing Adrenocortical Carcinoma with Co-Secretion of Cortisol and Estradiol: A case report
- Author:
Karen Lazaro
1
;
Perie Adorable-Wagan
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adrenocortical Carcinoma; Hyperaldosteronism; Hypertension
- From: Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2018;33(1):57-62
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Aldosterone-producing adrenocortical carcinoma comprises less than 7% of all functioning adrenocortical carcinomas. We report a rare case of adrenocortical carcinoma with a clinical picture of primary aldosteronism and subclinical Cushing’s syndrome and feminization. Complete surgical resection normalized blood pressures and aldosterone, cortisol and estradiol levels. Long-term monitoring is recommended with imaging and hormonal evaluation used as tumor markers for recurrence.
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