Adrenocortical Carcinoma in a 3 yrs Girl—A Case Report

Authors

  • M Nowshad Ali Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi.
  • S Hoq Miah Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi.
  • M Meharunnesa Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi.
  • SM Badruddoza Professor, Department of Pathology, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi.
  • Mushtaque Ahmed Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi.

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Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Abstract

Adrenocortical carcinoma is an uncommon tumour in the pediatric population. Account for only a small fraction of pediatric adrenal tumour. Most tumors in children are functional, and virilization is by far the most common presenting symptom, followed by Cushing's syndrome and precocious puberty. All patients with suspected adrenocortical carcinoma should be carefully evaluated for signs and symptoms of hormonal syndromes.

DOI: 10.3329/taj.v22i1.5039

TAJ 2009; 22(1): 142-143

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Adrenocortical Carcinoma in a 3 yrs Girl—A Case Report. (2010). TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association, 22(1), 142-143. https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v22i1.5039

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Vol. 22 No. 1 (2009)

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Case Reports

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Adrenocortical Carcinoma in a 3 yrs Girl—A Case Report. (2010). TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association, 22(1), 142-143. https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v22i1.5039