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Hyperplasia of adrenal rest tissue causing a retroperitoneal mass in a child with 11 beta-hydroxylase deficiency

Authors :
Graeme A.I. Snodgrass
Tara D. Barwick
Helen L Storr
Yves Morel
Rodney H. Reznek
Robert Booy
Martin O. Savage
Source :
Hormone research. 60(2)
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

We report the case of a child with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 11β-hydroxylase deficiency, with hyperplasia of adrenal rest tissue presenting as a retroperitoneal mass. Complete resolution of the mass was noted after 18 months of hydrocortisone replacement therapy.

Details

ISSN :
03010163
Volume :
60
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Hormone research
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....7085e2273af56bc5e9f70d1c43691f4d