Metastatic Congenital Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Case Report with Tumor Remission at 31/2 Years

Metastatic Congenital Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Case Report with Tumor Remission at 31/2 Years

We describe a case of metastasizing congenital adrenocortical carcinoma and a follow-up of 3 1/2 yr. Treatment with surgery and mitotane was associated with multiple complications. The patient was in remission at 3 1/2 yr. Because of the rarity of this condition, we discuss step-by-step problems enc...

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Veröffentlicht in:The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 2000-11, Vol.85 (11), p.3964-3967
Hauptverfasser: Godil, Mushtaq A., Atlas, Mark P., Parker, Robert I., Priebe, Cedric J., Zerah, Michelle M., Kane, Philip, Tsung, James, Wilson, Thomas A.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We describe a case of metastasizing congenital adrenocortical carcinoma and a follow-up of 3 1/2 yr. Treatment with surgery and mitotane was associated with multiple complications. The patient was in remission at 3 1/2 yr. Because of the rarity of this condition, we discuss step-by-step problems encountered during management.
ISSN:0021-972X
1945-7197
DOI:10.1210/jcem.85.11.6939