Cushing's disease in a 7-month-old girl due to a tumor producing adrenocorticotropic hormone and thyreotropin-secreting hormone

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Contributors

  • J. V. List - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • S. Sobottka - , Department of Neurosurgery, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • A. Huebner - , Department of Neurosurgery, Department of Paediatrics, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • C. Bonk - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • J. Koy - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • T. Pinzer - , Department of Neurosurgery, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • G. Schackert - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)

Abstract

We present the case of a 7-month-old baby with Cushing's disease due to an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-secreting pituitary adenoma combined with cells producing thyreotropin-secreting hormone (TSH). In MRI scans, a contrast-enhancing lesion was seen inside the pituitary fossa, and it extended into the suprasellar region. On the assumption of a pituitary adenoma, surgery was performed. Corresponding with biochemical findings, histopathological evaluation revealed an ACTH- and TSH-producing tumor. Genetic analysis did not demonstrate an alteration at codon 201 (Arg) and 227 (Glu). To our knowledge, this is the first case described in a child of this age.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7-11
Number of pages5
JournalPediatric neurosurgery : official journal of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons (ASPN)Pediatric Neurosurgery
Volume31
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - Jul 1999
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 10545816

Keywords

Keywords

  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Cushing's disease, Cushing's syndrome, Neurosurgery, Pituitary adenoma, Thyreotropin-secreting hormone