Abstract
Although adrenal cortical tumors are rare in children, pediatricians should be very cautious about it. Neoplasm is a rare but significant cause of Cushing’s syndrome. Unfortunately, they can be missed very easily, as there is often a time lag between the onset of the symptoms and final diagnosis. Here, we present a case of adrenal adenoma in a six-year - old Egyptian boy who regrettably misdiagnosed twice as exogenous Cushing syndrome and simple obesity. Diagnosis of an adrenal cortical tumor was confirmed by laboratory data, MRI and histopathological examination after more than 2 years of the onset of his symptoms. After resection of the tumor, serum steroids normalized, and clinical signs receded. The child received no additional treatment and remains disease-free after 18 months of close observation. The possibility of neoplasms should always be considered early to avoid delayed diagnosis and treatment of Cushing’s syndrome.
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