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A case of McCune-Albright syndrome with associated multiple endocrinopathies.

Authors :
Sung SH
Yoon HD
Shon HS
Kim HT
Choi WY
Seo CJ
Lee JH
Source :
The Korean journal of internal medicine [Korean J Intern Med] 2007 Mar; Vol. 22 (1), pp. 45-50.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) is a rare disorder that develops from an activating mutation in the Gs gene. It is characterized by an association with Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, and precocious puberty, Caf-au-lait pigmentation, and other endocrinopathies that result from the hyperactivity of a variety of endocrine glands. Recently we encountered a patient with MAS with fibrous dysplasia, skin pigmentation, acromegaly, hyperprolactinemia and a thyroid nodule. A 23-year-old male presented for an evaluation of a change in his facial structures. Fibrous dysplasia was diagnosed by a bone biopsy and radiographic studies. The GH level increased paradoxically after an oral glucose load. The plasma prolactin, IGF-1 and alkaline phosphatase were high. Thyroid ultrasonography revealed multiple nodules. The brain MRI demonstrated a mass in the left pituitary gland. Genetic analysis identified a change from Arg (CGT) at codon 201 to Cys (TGT).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1226-3303
Volume :
22
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Korean journal of internal medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17427647
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2007.22.1.45