Nephrocalcinosis and pancreatic calcification after ablation of adrenal adenoma: the role of hypercortisolism?

Picaud, J.C.; Bouffet, E.; Kugener, B.; Berthier, J.C.; Mollard, P.; Pracros, J.P.; David, M.; Picaud, J.C; Bouffet, E; Kugener, B; Berthier, J.C; Mollard, P; Pracros, J.P; David, M

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Nephrocalcinosis and pancreatic calcification after ablation of adrenal adenoma: the role of hypercortisolism?

Picaud, J.C.; Bouffet, E.; Kugener, B.; Berthier, J.C.; Mollard, P.; Pracros, J.P.; David, M.

Pediatrie 44(2): 103-107

1989

ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4021

PMID: 2654874

Document Number: 344690

Renal and pancreatic calcifications were observed in an infant who had been surgically treated for Cushing's syndrome associated with an adrenal adenoma. On examination of the relation between this secondary complication and Cushing's syndrome, was carried out and the possible role of the post-operative substitutive treatment is discussed. Close echographic surveillance is advocated in these cases.