Adrenal cortical carcinoma is uncommon. There is little controversy concerning treatment of the primary tumor. However, data concerning the treatment of pulmonary metastases are sparse. In order to assess the results of therapy, we reviewed our 14-year experience. Records of 24 patients admitted to
Laparoscopic resection of adrenal cortical carcinoma: A cautionary note
β Scribed by Ricardo J. Gonzalez; Suzanne Shapiro; Nicholas Sarlis; Rena Vassilopoulou-Sellin; Nancy D. Perrier; Douglas B. Evans; Jeffrey E. Lee
- Book ID
- 113920252
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 217 KB
- Volume
- 138
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0039-6060
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