Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of cushing disease in a 12-year-old boy. Case report

Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of cushing disease in a 12-year-old boy. Case report

Cushing’s Disease (CD), defined as hypercortisolism caused by excess Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) secretion by a pituitary corticotroph adenoma, rarely presents in the pediatric age range. The aim is to describe a 12-year-old Albanian boy with a challenging pathway to diagnosis and treatment...

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Main Authors: Agim Gjikopulli, Sonila Tomori, Marjeta Tanka, Donjeta Bali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2025-02-01
Series:La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
Subjects:
Cushing disease
Ectopic ACTH Syndrome (EAS)
ACTH
cortisol
Gamma Knife Surgery (GKS)
Online Access:https://www.pediatrmedchir.org/pmc/article/view/340
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