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[Nephrocalcinosis and pancreatic calcification after ablation of adrenal adenoma: the role of hypercortisolism?].

Authors :
Picaud JC
Bouffet E
Kugener B
Berthier JC
Mollard P
Pracros JP
David M
Source :
Pediatrie [Pediatrie] 1989; Vol. 44 (2), pp. 103-7.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Renal and pancreatic calcifications were observed in an infant who had been surgically treated for Cushing's syndrome associated with an adrenal adenoma. On examination of the relation between this secondary complication and Cushing's syndrome, was carried out and the possible role of the post-operative substitutive treatment is discussed. Close echographic surveillance is advocated in these cases.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0031-4021
Volume :
44
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatrie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2654874