ADRENAL CANCER
SYMPTOMS | CAUSES | TREATMENT
ADERNAL CANCER • Adrenal cancers occur when cancerous cells develop and reach the adrenal glands. There are two adrenal glands situated above the kidneys. • Adrenal cancer usually occurs in the outermost layer of the glands, which is called the adrenal cortex. It generally looks like a tumor. • A cancerous tumor of the adrenal gland is called adrenal cortical carcinoma. These tumors are sometimes responsible for producing hormones that cause changes in the body.
SYMPTOMS OF ADRENAL CANCER Symptoms may also occur from large tumors pressing on other parts of the body. It is easier to spot the symptoms in children than adults because physical changes are more active and visible in puberty. Common signs of adrenal cancer in children are: • • • • •
Excessive pubic, underarm, and facial hair growth Enlarged penis Enlarged clitoris Large breasts in boys Early puberty in girls
SIGN OF ADRENAL CANCER Adrenal tumor causes increased androgen in women, they might experience facial hair growth or deepening of the voice. Some other signs include: • High blood pressure • Increased weight • Abnormal periods • Easy bruising • Stress and depression • Frequent urination • Muscle cramps
DIAGNOSIS OF ADRENAL CANCER Diagnosis of adrenal cancer starts with your medical history and a physical examination. Your doctor will take blood and urine for testing. He/She may order further tests including: • Biopsy • CT scan • PET scan • MRI • Adrenal angiography
TREATMENT FOR ADRENAL CANCER
• Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally-invasive procedure where the surgeon removes the tumor from the abdomen using a small camera. • In Trans-abdominal surgery, the surgeon makes a large cut in the abdomen to remove the tumor. He may also look for cancer in adjoining organs. • In Posterior surgery, an incision is made in the back for tumor removal. • A procedure where an incision is made in the abdomen and chest to remove a particularly large tumor is known as Thoracoabdominal surgery. • Chemotherapy along with radiation may be performed, if the tumor has spread to other parts of the body.
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