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Hypoglycemia in a Patient with Hypercortisolism and Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Paradoxical Entity.
- Source :
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Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology [J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol] 2022 Feb; Vol. 11 (1), pp. 122-125. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 12. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Adrenal cortical carcinoma is a rare and aggressive cancer with poor prognosis. Cases usually present with signs and symptoms of excessive hormone production. Hyperglycemia and Cushing syndrome are common, but tumor-associated hypoglycemia due to paraneoplastic secretion of insulin-like growth factor-2 (termed Anderson's syndrome) is uncommon. Given the rarity of adrenal cortical carcinoma, diagnosis and management of associated complications is challenging. In this study, we present a case of metastatic adrenal cortical carcinoma with a myriad of hormonal abnormalities. We will also briefly review literature regarding genetic association, pathophysiology, treatment options, and prognosis.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2156-535X
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33978483
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2020.0229