Metastatic congenital adrenocortical carcinoma: A case report with tumor remission at 31/2 years

Authors
Godil, MA Atlas, MP Parker, RI Priebe, CJ Zerah, MM Kane, P Tsung, J Wilson, TA
Citation
Ma. Godil et al., Metastatic congenital adrenocortical carcinoma: A case report with tumor remission at 31/2 years, J CLIN END, 85(11), 2000, pp. 3964-3967
Citations number
31
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology, Metabolism & Nutrition","Endocrinology, Nutrition & Metabolism
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
ISSN journal
0021972X → ACNP
Volume
85
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Pages
3964 - 3967
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-972X(200011)85:11<3964:MCACAC>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
We describe a case of metastasizing congenital adrenocortical carcinoma and a follow-up of 3 1/2 yr. Treatment with surgery and mitotane was associate d with multiple complications. The patient was in remission at 3 1/2 yr. Be cause of the rarity of this condition, we discuss step-by-step problems enc ountered during management.