Diagnostic Scoring and Grading Systems
Diagnostic scoring in ACC is most useful when the literature is separated into adult cortical algorithms, special systems for oncocytic or pediatric tumors, and the reproducibility limits of grading across expert centers.123
Diagnostic Map
Adult Histologic Scoring Systems in ACC
This note groups the Weiss family of systems, Helsinki scoring, reticulin-based approaches, and related efforts to distinguish adenoma from carcinoma in adult practice.123
Grouped note: Adult Histologic Scoring Systems in ACC
Specialized Scoring Contexts in ACC
These articles cover oncocytic, pediatric, and borderline cortical tumors where standard adult criteria can be misleading.123
Grouped note: Specialized Scoring Contexts in ACC
Grading Reproducibility and Reporting in ACC
This cluster covers interobserver agreement, WHO-era grading, and the need for structured reporting when morphology drives prognosis.123
Grouped note: Grading Reproducibility and Reporting in ACC
How to Read This Literature
The grouped notes below focus on how each system is meant to be used rather than simply listing criteria sets.123
See Also
References
Footnotes
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Morphologic characteristics of benign and malignant adrenocortical tumors.. Cancer. 1985. PMID: 3967172. Local full text: 3967172.md ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5