These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by adrenocortical carcinoma:
- A lump in the abdomen.
- Pain the abdomen or back.
- A feeling of fullness in the abdomen.
A nonfunctioning adrenocortical tumor may not cause signs or symptoms in the early stages. A functioning adrenocortical tumor makes too much of one of the following hormones:
Symptoms caused by too much cortisol
- Weight gain in the face, neck, and trunk of the body and thin arms and legs.
- Growth of fine hair on the face, upper back, or arms.
- A round, red, full face.
- A lump of fat on the back of the neck.
- A deepening of the voice and swelling of the sex organs or breasts in both males and females.
- Muscle weakness.
- High blood sugar.
- High blood pressure.
Symptoms caused by too much aldosterone
- High blood pressure.
- Muscle weakness or cramps.
- Frequent urination.
- Feeling thirsty.
Symptoms caused by too much testosterone (in women)
- Growth of fine hair on the face, upper back, or arms.
- Acne.
- Balding.
- A deepening of the voice.
- No menstrual periods.
Men who make too much testosterone do not usually have signs or symptoms.
Symptoms caused by too much estrogen (in women)
- Irregular menstrual periods in women who have not gone through menopause.
- Vaginal bleeding in women who have gone through menopause.
- Weight gain.
Symptoms caused by too much estrogen (in men)
These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by adrenocortical carcinoma or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of these problems.