Assortment of adrenocortical tumours

Six cases of adrenocortical tumours seen in children in a
space of 6 years are presented. All 6 children had
hypertension at presentation in addition to virilisation,
Cushing syndrome or both. Mean age at presentation
was 5 years. Sex ratio was equal. Duration of symptoms
varied from 2 months to seven years. Diagnosis in all
six cases was made on ultrasound examination of the
adrenal bed. Surgical resection was done in all 6
children and 5 were referred for chemotherapy. Mean
weight of the tumours was 138g. Two of them were
alive until they were lost for follow up. One was
followed up for thirty months.

Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2002; 31: 9-13

(Key words: adrenocortical tumour, virilisation, hypertension, Cushing syndrome)

doi: 10.4038/sljch.v31i1.797