produces and regulates hormones. ACC is also known as adrenocortical carcinoma.
The adrenal cortex produces hormones that regulate metabolism and blood pressure. It also produces male hormones called androgens like cortisol and testosterone. ACC stimulates a high production of these hormones.
Types of adrenal cortical carcinoma
There are two types of adrenal cortical carcinoma.
- Functional tumors increase the production of adrenal hormones. With this type of tumor, large amounts of Cell phone number list el salvador cortisol, testosterone, and aldosterone are commonly found in the body. (Aldosterone is a hormone that regulates blood pressure.)
- Dysfunctional tumors do not increase the production of hormones by
- the adrenal glands.
Most tumors of the adrenal glands are not cancerous. Only 5 to 10 percent of adrenal tumors are malignant.
What are the symptoms of adrenal cortical carcinoma?
The symptoms of a functional Building Relationships, Building Projects: Lead Generation Services for Architects tumor depend on the hormones it produces.
Testosterone and other androgens:
- Increase in facial and body hair, especially in women.
- Deep voice in women
Estrogen:
- The first signs of puberty in boy
