A case of aldosterone-producing adrenocortical carcinoma (APAC) with functional recurrence
Year: 2009
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Aldosterone-producing adrenocortical carcinoma (APAC) is an extremely rare disease. Recently, we experienced a case of recurrent and metastatic APAC: 10 months ago a 27-year-old female was admitted for uncontrolled hypertension after laparoscopic right adrenalectomy due to APAC. A radical operation and chemotherapy had previously been performed based on the diagnosis of APAC with functional recurrence. One-year later, metastasis to the right psoas muscle occurred, which required extensive excision and radiation therapy. Radical surgery is the only curative approach for APAC and is recommended for all patients with resectable tumors, even those with recurrent disease. Here we report a case of functional APAC (aldosterone-producing) that presented with recurrence and metastasis.
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $500
OpenAlex ID: W2400477367