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{{Adrenocortical carcinoma}}
{{Adrenocortical carcinoma}}
{{CMG}} {{AE}} {{RT}} {{AAM}}
{{CMG}} {{AE}} {{RT}} {{AAM}}
==Overview==
Common physical examination findings of Adrenocortical carcinoma include, [[high blood pressure]], [[weakness]], [[gynecommastia]] and [[acne]]
==Physical Examination==
==Physical Examination==
===Appearance of the patient===
===Appearance of the patient===
* [[Obesity]] with a [[moon like face]] and a buffalo hump on the neck
* [[Obesity]] with a [[moon like face]] and a buffalo hump on the neck

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Overview

Common physical examination findings of Adrenocortical carcinoma include, high blood pressure, weakness, gynecommastia and acne

Physical Examination

Appearance of the patient

Vitals

Skin

  • Purple striae can be seen on the skin of the abdomen in Cushing's syndrome.
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Discoloration
  • Acne
  • Malar flush
  • Fragile and thinning

Head

  • Supraclavicular and dorsocervical fat pads
  • Alopecia

Abdomen

  • Mass may be found on physical examination

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