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Adrenocortical cancer recurrence following initial transcutaneous biopsy: a rare demonstration of needle tract seeding.

Nada YounesIsabelle BourdeauHarold OlneyPaul PerrotteOdile ProsmanneMathieu LatourDavid RobergeAndré Lacroix
Published in: Endocrine oncology (Bristol, England) (2021)
Needle tract seeding is a rare complication of transcutaneous biopsy. It may increase morbidity and impact overall survival. It has yet to be documented in adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC).Adrenal masses can be accurately evaluated for malignancy using a combination of conventional and metabolic imaging, such as CT and fluorodeoxyglucose-PET, obviating the need for biopsies.Adrenal mass biopsy is not indicated in ACC unless advanced ACC is diagnosed, and a pathological confirmation would impact management.
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