A rare cause of dysregulated metabolic syndrome: cortisol-producing adrenocortical carcinoma

L Saes*, I A Boere, J Hofland, M Mulder, R A Feelders

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Abstract

Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare and highly malignant disease which can cause hypercortisolism leading to dysregulation of blood pressure and glucose levels. Most patients present with advanced disease. We describe the classic presentation of a functional adrenocortical carcinoma in a patient with metabolic syndrome.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)129-131
Number of pages3
JournalNetherlands Journal of Medicine
Volume76
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2018

Research programs

  • EMC COEUR-09-39-01
  • EMC MM-01-39-01
  • EMC MM-03-86-08

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