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Activating mutation in the stimulatory guanine nucleotide-binding protein in an infant with Cushing's syndrome and nodular adrenal hyperplasia.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Sept 1994
Boston B A, Mandel S, LaFranchi S, Bliziotes M
Abstract excerpt
Cushing's syndrome in infancy is uncommon. In this report, we describe an infant with ACTH-independent Cushing's syndrome in which an activating mutation in the stimulatory G-protein (Gs alpha) was detected. The patient presented at 3 months of age with Cushingoid features, poor linear growth, and elevated liver enzymes. Plasma ACTH and dexamethasone suppression test results were consistent with ACTH-independent...
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