adrenocortical carcinoma

Your pathology report for oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma

Oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma is an adrenal gland cancer characterized by oncocytic cells. These abnormal cells have an excessive number of mitochondria, giving them a distinctive granular and eosinophilic (pink) appearance under the microscope. Characteristics of oncocytic cells: Appearance: Large, with abundant granular cytoplasm. Origin: Derived from adrenal cortical cells. Function: May retain some hormonal activity …
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Your pathology report for angioinvasive oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma

Angioinvasive oncocytic adrenocortical carcinoma is a type of adrenal gland cancer characterized by the presence of oncocytic cells and evidence of angioinvasion. Oncocytic cells are abnormal cells with an excessive number of mitochondria, giving them a distinctive granular and eosinophilic (pink) appearance under the microscope. Angioinvasion refers to the tumour’s ability to invade blood vessels, …
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Your pathology report for adrenocortical carcinoma

Adrenocortical carcinoma is a type of adrenal gland cancer. The tumour starts from the cells normally found in the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal gland. Although adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare tumour it is the most common type of adrenal gland cancer. What are the symptoms of adrenocortical carcinoma? The symptoms of adrenocortical carcinoma …
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