Adrenocortical carcinoma (IMAGE) University of Würzburg Caption Adrenocortical carcinoma is a malignant degeneration of one of the hormone glands that sit in pairs as small caps on the kidney. The carcinoma is made visible in these images. Credit Nuclear Medicine University Hospital Würzburg Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.