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An unusual case of an aldosterone-producing adrenocortical adenoma presenting with rhabdomyolysis.

Authors :
Karagüzel G
Bahat E
Imamoğlu M
Ahmetoğlu A
Yildiz K
Okten A
Source :
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM [J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab] 2009 Nov; Vol. 22 (11), pp. 1087-90.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Rhabdomyolysis is a rare presentation of hypokalemia, although muscle weakness is a well known manifestation of marked hypokalemia. Here, we report a case of primary hyperaldosteronism due to unilateral aldosterone-producing adenoma in a 14 year-old girl who developed rhabdomyolysis following hypokalemia. To our knowledge, this is the first case of adrenocortical adenoma presenting with rhabdomyolysis in a child.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0334-018X
Volume :
22
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20101896
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1515/jpem.2009.22.11.1087