Adrenocortical Carcinoma: Single Center Experience
Journal Title: European Archives of Medical Research - Year 2020, Vol 36, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: The prevalence of adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is approximately 0.02% of all cancers, and the annual incidence is approximately 1-2 per million population. ACC is more aggressive, and the prognosis of ACC is poorer in adults than that in pediatric patients. We aimed toinvestigate the clinicopathological characteristics and factors affecting overall survival (OS) in patients with ACC who were followed-up and treated in our hospital. Methods: The patients, who were treated and followed up in the oncology clinic between 2006 and 2018, were included in the study. The patients who were diagnosed with ACC in the pathologic evaluation were included. Results: A total of 10 patients, five men (50%) and five women (50%), were included in the study. The mean age was 42.4 years (range=18-67). Six patients (60%) were stage 3, and four patients (40%) were stage 4. Eight patients (80%) underwent surgery. The release of glucocorticoid and/or androgen was detected in six patients (60%). Recurrence developed in six patients (100%), and seven patients (70%) died during the follow-up. The median OS was 13 months in patients with stage 3 disease, and the median OS was eight months in patients with stage IV disease (Log-rank p=0.177). The eastern cooperative oncology group performance status (ECOG PS) and performing of surgery were detected as the most significant factors affecting OS (Log-rank p=0.01, Log-rank p=0.02). Conclusion: The significant factors for OS were found to be surgery and ECOG PS in our study.
Authors and Affiliations
Abdullah Sakin, Şaban Seçmeler, Orçun Can, Serdar Arıcı, Çağlayan Geredeli, Nurgül Yaşar, Cumhur Demir, Ayşegül Sakin, Şener Cihan
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