Cushing's disease in a 7-month-old girl due to a tumor producing adrenocorticotropic hormone and thyreotropin-secreting hormone
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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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 7-11 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Pediatric neurosurgery : official journal of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons (ASPN)Pediatric Neurosurgery |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 1999 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
| PubMed | 10545816 |
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Keywords
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Cushing's disease, Cushing's syndrome, Neurosurgery, Pituitary adenoma, Thyreotropin-secreting hormone