The symptoms of adrenocortical cancer may include generalized abdominal pain, swelling, or fever. In a minority of cases, there are no obvious signs. However, if there are any of these symptoms, it could mean that you have the disease. While adrenocortical cancer is uncommon, it is not a trivial disease to miss.
Symptoms of the disease include unexplained bruising or asymmetry of the ovaries, a double chin, or round face. Ten percent of patients have symptoms of Cushing syndrome, including generalized obesity, growth failure, and hypertension. Sometimes, the exact cause of a tumor is unknown, but the tumors are often the result of a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Some cancers are inherited, and some are related to inherited conditions such as neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, and ataxia-telangiectasia. Li-Fraumeni syndrome is often present in pediatric adrenocortical cancer patients.
Although adrenocortical carcinoma is uncommon, the symptoms associated with it can be difficult to diagnose. The most common symptom is abdominal pain, but there may also be unspecific abdominal pain. Other symptoms include unresolved swelling, bloating, and generalized abdominal pain. In addition, some patients have signs of Cushing syndrome that indicate a tumor. You should visit a doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
The most common adrenocortical tumors in children are benign and nonfunctioning and measure less than four centimeters in diameter. These are commonly known as adenomas. They are characterized by excessive growth of adrenal epithelial cells. Because they do not spread, they are not cancerous. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to seek immediate treatment.
The symptoms of adrenocortical cancer are very different in men and women. Some are due to a functioning tumor in the adrenal cortex, while others are due to genetic changes. Most of the tumors in adults are sporadic, though some may have no recognizable symptoms. Moreover, the disease does not necessarily have a definitive genetic component. It is often asymptomatic, and the symptoms are more sporadic than the symptoms of other cancers.
Most adrenocortical tumors are benign. They are typically less than four centimeters in diameter and do not cause any symptoms. In children, the signs and symptoms of adrenocortical tumor may be weight gain or fluid retention. They may also cause excess facial or body hair growth. If these signs are present, it is important to consult a doctor to determine the extent of the cancer in the adrenal gland.
Among the symptoms of adrenocortical cancers are: a) The presence of a tumor in the adrenocortical gland indicates a malignant growth. If it is a malignant tumor, it may cause pain, swelling or difficulty breathing. This type of cancer is rare in children, but it can occur in adult patients. This is why it is crucial to identify adrenocortical carcinoma symptoms in children.
