Organic Hypercortisolism of Childhood: Adrenal Cushing\'s Syndrome

JOURNAL TITLE: Indian Journal of Endocrine Surgery and Research

Author
1. Sarrah Idrees
2. Ankur Mandelia
ISSN
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10088-11200
Volume
17
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2022
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Endocrine Surgery, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
  • Article keywords
    Adrenal adenoma, Hypercortisolism of childhood, Pediatric Cushing\'s syndrome

    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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