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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2021; 9(26): 7937-7943
Published online Sep 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i26.7937
Rare complication of acute adrenocortical dysfunction in adrenocortical carcinoma after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization: A case report
Zhi-Long Wang, Xin Sun, Feng-Li Zhang, Ting Wang, Ping Li
Zhi-Long Wang, Graduate School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, Anhui Province, China
Xin Sun, Feng-Li Zhang, Ting Wang, Ping Li, Department of Chinese Integrative Medicine Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China
Author contributions: Li P helped to conceptualize the report; Sun X, Zhang FL, and Wang T contributed significantly to case studies, manuscript preparation, and discussion; Wang ZL conducted case analysis, manuscript preparation and discussion, and wrote the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Ping Li, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Department of Chinese Integrative Medicine Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 120 Wanshui Road, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China. 1964Liping@sina.com
Received: April 28, 2021
Peer-review started: April 28, 2021
First decision: May 23, 2021
Revised: May 26, 2021
Accepted: July 19, 2021
Article in press: July 19, 2021
Published online: September 16, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: It is a very rare that adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) patients develop acute adrenal hypofunction after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE). Following current standards, glucocorticoid supplementation should be used to alleviate the symptoms and help the patients survive the high-risk period. More knowledge and reports on the postoperative complications of TACE can increase the safety of treatment. Here, we report the case of an ACC patient with acute adrenal hypofunction after TACE.