One hundred twenty-four patients underwent surgery, which was considered curative in 91 cases and palliative in 33. Tumor stage and curative resection affected prognosis significantly. The influence of gender, side, age, and hormonal function has not been confirmed. Adjuvant therapies were ineffective in prolonging survival. The poor prognosis of adrenal cortical carcinoma may be improved by early diagnosis and complete resection.
Radical surgery is the sole effective therapy, particularly in early stages.
Surgical treatment of recurrence seems to improve survival and should be attempted systematically. Universitat, Tubingen, Germany. Although the search strategy has been refined as best as possible, citations may appear that are not directly related to the topic, and occasionally relevant references may be omitted. The information provided through OncoLink should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care.