Medical therapy of adrenocortical tumors

Minerva Endocrinol. 2009 Jun;34(2):149-59.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / complications
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma / complications
  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma / drug therapy*
  • Androgen Antagonists / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Dopamine Antagonists / administration & dosage
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Hyperaldosteronism / drug therapy
  • Hyperaldosteronism / etiology
  • Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists / administration & dosage
  • Octreotide / administration & dosage
  • Patient Care Team
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Androgen Antagonists
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • Dopamine Antagonists
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists
  • Octreotide