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Organic Hypercortisolism of Childhood: Adrenal Cushing's Syndrome

Sarrah Idrees, Ankur Mandelia

Keywords : Adrenal adenoma, Hypercortisolism of childhood, Pediatric Cushing's syndrome

Citation Information : Idrees S, Mandelia A. Organic Hypercortisolism of Childhood: Adrenal Cushing's Syndrome. 2022; 17 (2):78-79.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10088-11200

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 30-12-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

Adrenocortical tumors (ACTs) only account for 0.3–0.4% of all neoplasms in childhood. In this article, we have discussed the clinical features, evaluation, and treatment of adrenal Cushing's syndrome (CS) and the features which distinguish it from adult CS.


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