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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018268
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018268
Preferred Name

Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Definitions
A malignant neoplasm of the ADRENAL CORTEX. Adrenocortical carcinomas are unencapsulated anaplastic (ANAPLASIA) masses sometimes exceeding 20 cm or 200 g. They are more likely to be functional than nonfunctional, and produce ADRENAL CORTEX HORMONES that may result in hypercortisolism (CUSHING SYNDROME); HYPERALDOSTERONISM; and/or VIRILISM.
Synonyms
Carcinoma, Adrenal Cortical
Carcinomas, Adrenocortical
Carcinomas, Adrenal Cortical
Carcinoma, Adrenocortical
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma
Adrenocortical Carcinomas
Adrenal Cortical Carcinomas
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