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Adrenocortical carcinoma, also known as adrenal cortical carcinoma or ACC, is a rare and aggressive cancer that originates in the cortex, or outer layer, of the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of the kidneys that produce hormones that are essential for regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism, blood pressure, and stress response.

Adrenocortical carcinoma can occur in both children and adults, although it is more commonly diagnosed in adults. It can produce excess hormones, leading to hormonal imbalances and symptoms related to hormone overproduction, such as Cushing's syndrome (characterized by excessive cortisol production), virilization (characterized by excessive androgen production), or feminization (characterized by excessive estrogen production). However, not all adrenocortical carcinomas produce hormones, and some may be non-functional.

Symptoms of adrenocortical carcinoma may include abdominal pain or mass, weight loss, fatigue, changes in appetite, hormonal symptoms as mentioned above (e.g., Cushing's syndrome, virilization, feminization), and in some cases, symptoms related to metastasis (spread of cancer to other parts of the body), such as bone pain or jaundice.

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Diagnosis of adrenocortical carcinoma typically involves a combination of imaging tests, such as computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to visualize the tumor, and hormonal tests to assess hormone production. A biopsy of the tumor may also be performed to confirm the diagnosis.