About The Medical Condition Mitotane

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Mitotane

Mitotane Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Mitotane Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Mitotane?

A derivative of the insecticide DDD that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS damage, but no bone marrow depression.

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