Adrenal carcinoma

Clinical case presentation

  • Laura Tasende Mutualista Círculo Católico de Obreros del Uruguay, Cirujana general
  • Valentina Elicequi Mutualista Círculo Católico de Obreros del Uruguay, Residente de Cirugía General
  • Mauricio Pontillo Mutualista Círculo Católico de Obreros del Uruguay, Cirujano general
Keywords: ADRENAL CARCINOMA, ADRENAL NEOPLASM

Abstract

Adrenal carcinoma is a very rare disease with nonspecific clinical presentation, where symptoms from the neoplasia itself are predominant. The aim of this publication is to present an uncommon clinical case, emphasizing the role of imaging studies in diagnosis and surgical strategy planning.

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Published
2023-10-06
How to Cite
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Tasende L, Elicequi V, Pontillo M. Adrenal carcinoma. Rev. Méd. Urug. [Internet]. 2023Oct.6 [cited 2024May17];39(3):e702. Available from: http://www2.rmu.org.uy/ojsrmu311/index.php/rmu/article/view/1043