Abstract
A young Chinese lady with ACTH-independent Cushing's Syndrome was reported. Her clinical features was compatible with the recently described Carney's complex. Bilateral adrenalectomy was then performed. The diagnosis of bilateral pigmented nodular adrenocortical dysplasia was microscopically confirmed.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex / pathology*
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Adrenal Cortex / surgery
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Adrenalectomy
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Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / pathology*
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Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / surgery
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / blood
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Adult
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Cushing Syndrome / pathology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Pigmentation Disorders / pathology*
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Pigmentation Disorders / surgery
Substances
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone