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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2025-02-01
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Series: | La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica |
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Online Access: | https://www.pediatrmedchir.org/pmc/article/view/340 |
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