A Case of Adrenocortical Carcinoma With a Favorable Tumor Control by Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Metastasis
Kensuke Kitsugi,
Kazuhito Kawata,
Keisuke Kakizawa
et al.
Abstract:A 57-year-old woman was diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma. Following the adrenalectomy, she underwent adjuvant radiation and mitotane therapy; however, liver metastases were observed. Repeated radiofrequency ablation (RFA) was performed for liver metastases. In addition, a multidisciplinary approach combining systemic chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery was used for lung and distant lymph node metastases that arose during the course of treatment. Notably, 49 months have passed since the adrenalectomy… Show more
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