title: [Malignant adrenocortical tumor. A propos of a case].
abstract: The authors report a case of malignant cortico-adrenaloma in a young woman of 27. This malignant tumour represents 10% of the causes of Cushing's syndrome. It is noted for the rapid onset of the syndrome and a marked hyperandrogenism. The diagnosis depends on an I.V.P. with retropneumoperitoneum completed by arteriography and ultrasound or by more recent investigations: the isotope scan and the C.T. scan. Its prognosis is very poor and the treatment consists of an extended adrenalectomy.
mesh_terms: D000306:Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D000315:Adrenalectomy; D000328:Adult; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans
vernacular_title: Le cortico-surrénalome malin. A propos d'un cas.