The term “erythrocytosis” refers to the increase of circulating red cells, hemoglobin (Hb), and hematocrit (HCT).1 Severe hyperandrogenism is a cause of polycythemia, frequently misdiagnosed.2–5 A very rare cause of hyperandrogenism is testosterone-secreting adrenal cancer, espe- cially in children.
Cannavo L., Zirilli G., Lima M., Iaria G., De Luca F., Valenzise M. (2019). Erythrocytosis as the first manifestation of adrenal carcinoma. PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, 66(6), 1-2 [10.1002/pbc.27685].
Erythrocytosis as the first manifestation of adrenal carcinoma
Lima M.;
2019
Abstract
The term “erythrocytosis” refers to the increase of circulating red cells, hemoglobin (Hb), and hematocrit (HCT).1 Severe hyperandrogenism is a cause of polycythemia, frequently misdiagnosed.2–5 A very rare cause of hyperandrogenism is testosterone-secreting adrenal cancer, espe- cially in children.File in questo prodotto:
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