Virilizing adrenal cortical tumor in children. Apropos of a neonatal case

Pigeon, B.; Ryckewaert, P.; Massin, B.

Pediatrie 40(4): 309-312

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4021
PMID: 4080503
Document Number: 247530
Sexual ambiguity at birth in a girl usually suggests congenital adrenal hyperplasia. After exclusion of this diagnosis, we thought of an isolated abnormal state. It was only when the girl was 14 months old that the diagnosis of adrenocortical tumor with signs of virilism was stated. The difficulties of this diagnosis and the therapeutical possibilities of such cases are discussed.

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