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A 12-year-old chinese girl with Cushing syndrome and virilization due to adrenocortical carcinoma.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21648291     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A Chinese adolescent girl presented with secondary amenorrhea. During follow-up, she gradually developed Cushingoid features and virilization. After a series of endocrine investigations, including urinary steroid profiling, a diagnosis of adrenocortical carcinoma was made. The treatment and prognosis of the disease are discussed.
Authors:
Lap Ming Wong; Chak Ho Li; On Kei Angel Chan; Chi Chung Shek; Ngai Shan Kwong
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM     Volume:  24     ISSN:  0334-018X     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Pediatr. Endocrinol. Metab.     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-06-08     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9508900     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  193-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tuen Mun Hospital, New Territories, Hong Kong, PR China. Imwong888@hotmail.com
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