TLDR A rare adrenal tumor in a 9-year-old girl was successfully treated with surgery.
Adrenal oncocytomas were typically non-functional and often detected incidentally, with most being benign. Functioning adrenocortical oncocytomas were extremely rare, especially in children, with most cases reported in adults aged 40 to 60. This document reported a rare case of a functioning adrenocortical oncocytoma in a 9-year-old female who presented with virilization symptoms, such as deepening of the voice and excessive hair growth, along with elevated plasma testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels. The case was successfully managed through laparoscopic surgery.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” A rare adrenal tumor in a 14-year-old girl caused male-like symptoms and was successfully removed.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” A rare adrenal tumor in a 14-year-old girl caused male-like symptoms and was successfully removed.
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