hrp0089p2-p035 | Adrenals and HPA Axis P2 | ESPE2018
Brichta Corinna
, Wurm Michael
, Hodde Franka
, van der Werf-Grohmann Natascha
, Schwab Karl Otfried
Introduction: Adrenocortical tumors are very rare in children, with a prevalence of just 0.3 cases/million/year. Autonomic hormone production by adrenal cortical tumors may cause peripheral precocious puberty.Case report: A 4-year-old boy was presented by his parents because of pubertal behavior with aggressive features and a significant increase in the size of the penis. The parents also noticed a strong growth spurt and sweat odor. The boy had a good g...