ISSN:
1437-9813
Keywords:
Cushing's syndrome
;
Adrenocortical carcinoma
;
Adrenocortical adenoma
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We reviewed our experience of 25 children with adrenocortical tumours from January 1980 to December 1994. Their ages ranged from 7 months to 15 years; there were 16 girls and 9 boys. Truncal obesity, moon facies, hypertension, and virilisation were the most common clinical features. Establishment of the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome was accomplished by hormonal and radiological studies. Eighteen patients had adrenocortical carcinomas, but 2 of them refused operation; 7 had adrenocortical adenomas. Twenty-three patients were treated by surgery; 6 with carcinomas are still alive after periods of 6 months to 3 years. The results of treatment of adrenocortical carcinoma have been poor, but the prognosis is excellent for benign lesions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00626064
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