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.
Erythrocytosis as the first manifestation of adrenal carcinoma / Cannavo L.; Zirilli G.; Lima M.; Iaria G.; De Luca F.; Valenzise M.. - In: PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER. - ISSN 1545-5009. - STAMPA. - 66:6(2019), pp. e27685.1-e27685.2. [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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