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Adrenal calcification in children: a case report
H Oztürk1, I Karnak, S Demirbağ
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
Insights
A 9-year-old boy
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Adrenal calcification can occur incidentally in children.
- Difficult labor and large birth weight may be associated factors.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old boy presented with enuresis, revealing incidental unilateral adrenal calcification.
- Perinatal history indicated a difficult birth process.
Findings:
- The case explores potential etiologies of adrenal calcification.
- Idiopathic adrenal calcification diagnosis relies on perinatal history, biochemical, and radiological data.
Implications:
- Children diagnosed with idiopathic adrenal calcification require observation through regular follow-up evaluations.
- Management focuses on monitoring rather than immediate intervention for idiopathic cases.
Abstract:
Unilateral adrenal calcification was encountered incidentally in a 9-year-old boy during evaluation of enuresis. He was a large baby at birth, and perinatal history was suggestive of difficult labor. The case has been discussed through the possible causes of adrenal calcification and the management of these children. Once the diagnosis of idiopathic adrenal calcification is made in light of detailed perinatal history, biochemical investigations, and roentgenologic examinations, these children can be observed by control evaluations with regular intervals.