ESPE Abstracts

Background: Adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC) in children is rare and aggressive, with the mainstay of treatment being surgical resection, although there have been recent improvements in outcomes with chemotherapy. Further characterisation of the presenting features and biochemical markers are needed to support earlier diagnosis. Refractory hypertension related to high cortisol concentrations prior to surgery, and post-operative decrease in cortisol can be chal...