Hypoglycemia in a Patient with Hypercortisolism and Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Paradoxical Entity.

Autor: Khadka, Sushmita, Mandal, Shobha, Kasireddy, Vineela, Ghimire, Subash, Maganti, Tejaswini, Mols-Kowalczewski, Barbara
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Zdroj: Journal of Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology; Feb2022, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p122-125, 4p
Abstrakt: Adrenal cortical carcinoma is a rare and aggressive cancer with poor prognosis. Cases usually present with signs and symptoms of excessive hormone production. Hyperglycemia and Cushing syndrome are common, but tumor-associated hypoglycemia due to paraneoplastic secretion of insulin-like growth factor-2 (termed Anderson's syndrome) is uncommon. Given the rarity of adrenal cortical carcinoma, diagnosis and management of associated complications is challenging. In this study, we present a case of metastatic adrenal cortical carcinoma with a myriad of hormonal abnormalities. We will also briefly review literature regarding genetic association, pathophysiology, treatment options, and prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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