Malignant tumors that arise from the adrenal cortex are called adrenal cortical carcinomas.Adrenal tumors that secrete adrenal steroids are classified as functional, whereas nonsecreting tumors are classified as nonfunctional.Most (90%) of adrenal cortical carcinomas secrete steroids and are therefore functional.

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Adrenal cortical carcinomas are often functional because they frequently secrete adrenal steroids, making them classified as functional tumors.

Malignant Tumors That Arise from the Adrenal Cortex Are Called