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adrenal cortical carcinoma |
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adrenal cortical carcinoma, a malignant neoplasm of the adrenal cortex that may cause adrenal virilism or Cushing's syndrome. Such tumors vary in size and may occur at any age. Metastases frequently occur in the lungs, liver, and other organs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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18 at age 22 of adrenal cortical carcinoma - a rare cancer that
starts in the adrenal glands, just above the kidneys. The Company's other
products include Gymiso([R]), a prostaglandin for use in obstetrics and
gynecology, Cicatridine([R]) which promotes vaginal healing,
Mona-Lisa([R]), a copper contraceptive IUD (intrauterine device), and
Lysodren([R]), for the treatment of adrenal cortical carcinoma. It was also just a few months after Gaskins was told she had one
year to live after being diagnosed with adrenal cortical carcinoma - a
rare cancer that starts in adrenal glands, just above the kidneys - and
shortly after she underwent surgery to remove a 10-pound tumor and her
right kidney. |
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