Overview
Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare and aggressive cancer that develops in the adrenal cortex, the outer layer of the adrenal glands responsible for producing steroid hormones. ACC can cause hormone overproduction, leading to metabolic and cardiovascular complications. Early diagnosis and specialized care are essential to improve treatment outcomes and survival.
Symptoms
Symptoms vary depending on hormone secretion and tumor size and may include abdominal or back pain, unexplained weight gain or loss, high blood pressure, changes in skin (e.g., darkening or stretch marks), irregular menstrual cycles in women, excessive hair growth (hirsutism), fatigue, or swelling.
Risk Factors
Risk factors include genetic syndromes such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1), age (more common in adults between 40–50 years), and family history of adrenal tumors. Many cases occur sporadically without identifiable risk factors.
Advanced Adrenocortical Carcinoma Care at Care Speciality Hospital
At Dr. Mahesh Pawar’s Care Speciality Hospital, ACC is managed with a multidisciplinary, patient-focused approach. The hospital provides advanced diagnostic evaluation, surgical removal of the adrenal tumor, hormone management, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and personalized care plans under expert endocrinology and oncology specialists.
Accurate Diagnosis
Diagnosis involves physical examination, hormonal tests to measure cortisol, aldosterone, and androgen levels, imaging studies such as CT, MRI, or PET-CT, and biopsy in select cases to confirm tumor type and grade.
Expert-Led Treatment Planning
Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan developed by Dr. Mahesh Pawar and a multidisciplinary team including endocrinologists, surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, and supportive care specialists. Treatment is tailored based on tumor size, hormone activity, stage, and patient health.
Treatment Options for Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Treatment primarily involves surgical removal of the adrenal gland (adrenalectomy). Additional treatment options may include mitotane therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or targeted therapy depending on tumor stage and recurrence risk.
Supportive and Holistic Care
Patients receive comprehensive supportive care including hormone management, blood pressure control, nutritional guidance, pain management, psychological support, and regular follow-up to monitor for recurrence or complications.
Importance of Early Detection
Early detection of ACC improves surgical outcomes, controls hormone-related complications, and increases survival. Any unexplained hormonal changes, abdominal pain, or rapid weight changes should prompt immediate medical evaluation.
Why Choose Dr. Mahesh Pawar’s Care Speciality Hospital for ACC
Patients trust Care Speciality Hospital for its experienced endocrinology and oncology teams, advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, personalized care plans, ethical medical practices, and compassionate patient support.
Consultation
If you notice unexplained hormonal changes, abdominal or back pain, or rapid weight changes, early consultation is essential. Book an appointment at Dr. Mahesh Pawar’s Care Speciality Hospital for expert adrenocortical carcinoma care in Pune.