Adrenocortical carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
uncommon secretion
A
aldosterone
2
Q
characteristics of carcinomas
A
more commonly mixed than adenomas, any age (even kids) invasion via veins and lymphatics,
3
Q
how to differentiate an adenoma from a carcinoma
A
size (weight) >100g =c vessel invasion mitotic rate capsule invasion necrosis border of the tumor mets
4
Q
most mets from adrenal to ?
A
lungs (50% on presentation)
5
Q
mets to adrenal ?
A
from the lung or breast
