A Chinese lady with Carney's complex

Chin Med J (Engl). 1994 Feb;107(2):95-8.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex / pathology*
  • Adrenal Cortex / surgery
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / pathology*
  • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / surgery
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / blood
  • Adult
  • Cushing Syndrome / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pigmentation Disorders / pathology*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / surgery

Substances

  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone