Abstract
Medical therapy is but one of a multiarm, multispecialty approach that is needed in order to successfully treat adrenocortical tumors. The role of surgery, radiation therapy, radiofrequency ablation, and the need for a team approach for the care of the patient cannot be over-emphasized. In this article current and potential future medical therapies for adrenocortical tumors are reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / complications
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Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Adrenocortical Carcinoma / complications
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Adrenocortical Carcinoma / drug therapy*
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Androgen Antagonists / administration & dosage
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Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / therapeutic use*
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
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Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
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Dopamine Antagonists / administration & dosage
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Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
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Humans
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Hyperaldosteronism / drug therapy
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Hyperaldosteronism / etiology
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Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists / administration & dosage
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Octreotide / administration & dosage
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Patient Care Team
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Androgen Antagonists
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Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
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Dopamine Antagonists
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Glucocorticoids
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Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists
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Octreotide