Surgical resection of adrenocortical carcinoma with invasion into the inferior vena cava: a case report and literature review

Clin Case Rep. 2017 Oct 11;5(12):1934-1937. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1205. eCollection 2017 Dec.

Abstract

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a malignant endocrine tumor. Moreover, ACC with invasion into the inferior vena cava is rare. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for such cases. Radical surgical resection is the key therapeutic option in ACC.

Keywords: Adrenocortical carcinoma; inferior vena cava; invasion; surgical resection.

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  • Case Reports