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A 12-year-old chinese girl with Cushing syndrome and virilization due to adrenocortical carcinoma

Authors :
Ngai Shan Kwong
Chi Chung Shek
On Kei Angel Chan
Chak Ho Li
Lap Ming Wong
Source :
Journal of pediatric endocrinologymetabolism : JPEM. 24(3-4)
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

A Chinese adolescent girl presented with secondary amenorrhea. During follow-up, she gradually developed Cushingoid features and virilization. After a series of endocrine investigations, including urinary steroid profiling, a diagnosis of adrenocortical carcinoma was made. The treatment and prognosis of the disease are discussed.

Details

ISSN :
0334018X
Volume :
24
Issue :
3-4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric endocrinologymetabolism : JPEM
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....90dcc8492338042803ef08c0fb14fb28