Question 71 (part 2) · LEK · Adrenal cancer
Mitotane is a drug used in the treatment of advanced:
- A. adrenocortical carcinoma.
- B. testicular cancer.
- C. thyroid cancer.
- D. parathyroid cancer.
- E. urothelial carcinoma.
Hint
Mitotane is a DDT derivative with selective toxicity to one steroid-producing tissue.
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