Adrenocortical carcinoma: diagnosis by fine needle aspiration cytology.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2004 Jan; 47(1): 44-5
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Two cases of adrenal cortical carcinoma are described, wherein the diagnosis was established by fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). FNAC is increasingly being accepted as a means of diagnosis of adrenal cortical carcinomas. In yester years the diagnosis was established largely on post-operative histopathology. Adrenal cortical carcinomas are rare and account for less than 0.05% of all malignant neoplasms. Adrenal gland has become frequent target of needle biopsies with the availability of sensitive imaging techniques and better localization. Currently, needle biopsy is the only non-surgical means of obtaining a diagnosis in patient with adrenal mass. We present two cases of adrenal cortical carcinoma diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC).
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms
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Adrenocortical Carcinoma
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
2004
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Article
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