Article
Adrenocortical tumors in Italian children: analysis of clinical characteristics and P53 status. Data from the national registries.
Journal of pediatric surgery - 1 Sept 2014
Dall'Igna Patrizia, Virgone Calogero, De Salvo Gian Luca, Bertorelle Roberta, Indolfi Paolo, De Paoli Angela, Buffa Piero, Conte Massimo, Esposito Giovanni, Inserra Alessandro, Candiotto Cinzia, D'Onofrio Vittoria, Boldrini Renata, Ferrari Andrea, Bisogno Gianni, Alaggio Rita, Cecchetto Giovanni
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Adrenocortical tumors are very rare in children. The distinction between adenoma and carcinoma is complex because of their clinical/histological characteristics. The analysis of the cases registered in two consecutive Italian Studies is described, in order to provide additional insight into their nature and possibly identify benign and malignant lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The analysis includes patients...
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