Adrenocortical tumor in a boy: final height is not impaired despite a severe advancement of bone age

J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Sep;16(7):1061-3. doi: 10.1515/jpem.2003.16.7.1061.

Abstract

The long-term sequelae on the growth pattern in successfully resected virilizing adrenal tumors (ACT) have not been clearly defined. We report on 10 years follow-up of a boy with virilizing ACT until the attainment of final height. This is the first clinical description in a boy with a marked advancement of bone age, indicating that despite advanced physical and skeletal maturity the prognosis on growth is good, provided that regression of virilization is obtained.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • 17-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone / blood
  • Adenoma / pathology*
  • Adenoma / surgery
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / surgery
  • Body Height / physiology*
  • Bone Development / physiology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Testosterone / blood

Substances

  • Testosterone
  • 17-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone