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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Physical Examination

All patients with suspected adrenocortical carcinoma should be carefully examined for Cushing's syndrome (glucocorticoid excess) these include weight gain, muscle wasting, purple lines on the abdomen, a fatty "buffalo hump" on the neck, a "moonlike" face, and thinning, fragile skin. Virilism (androgen excess) is most obvious in women, and may produce excess facial and body hair, acne, enlargement of the clitoris, deepening of the voice, coarsening of facial features, and cessation of menstruation. Conn syndrome (mineralcorticoid excess) is marked by high blood pressure, which can result in headache, and hypokalemia (low serum potassium), which can produce muscle weakness, confusion, and palpitations. low plasma renin activity, and high serum aldosterone. Feminization (estrogen excess) is most readily noted in men, and includes breast enlargement, decreased libido and impotence.[1][2][3]

References

  1. edited by Vincent T. DeVita, Samuel Hellman, Steven A. Rosenberg (2005). Cancer: principles & practice of oncology. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven. ISBN 0-7817-4865-8.
  2. Savarese, Diane MF (August 8, 2006). "Clinical presentation and evaluation of adrenocortical tumors". UpToDate Online v. 15.1. UpToDate. Retrieved June 5, 2007. Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (help)
  3. Kasper DL, Braunwald E, Fauci AS, Hauser SL, Longo DL, Jameson JL. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005. ISBN 0-07-139140-1

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