Cushing syndrome, sexual precocity, and polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (Albright syndrome) in infancy

1975 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 917-921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Danon ◽  
Stanley J. Robboy ◽  
Samuel Kim ◽  
Robert Scully ◽  
John D. Crawford
1986 ◽  
Vol 113 (4_Suppl) ◽  
pp. S207-S217 ◽  
Author(s):  
NELLY MAURAS ◽  
ROBERT M. BLIZZARD

Abstract. The presence of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia of bone, hyperpigmented skin macules, and precocious sexual development in children is known as the McCune-Albright syndrome. To date, a complex combination of multiple endocrinopathies including goiter, hyperthyroidism, acromegaly, Cushing syndrome, hyperprolactenemia, sexual precocity, hyperparathyroidism, and hypophosphatemic hyperphosphaturic rickets have been described in association with this syndrome. Even though the pathogenetic mechanisms involved in the development of the endocrinopathies is unknown, it was assumed for many years that hypothalamic dysfunction was the cause in most cases. The overwhelming amount of data now permits the development of an alternate hypothesis; one of hyperfunctioning endocrine organs working with relative autonomy from hypothalamic control.


2019 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-202
Author(s):  
Prapai Dejkhamron ◽  
Chupong Ittiwut ◽  
Hataitip TangNgam ◽  
Kanokkarn Sunkonkit ◽  
Rungrote Natesirinilkul ◽  
...  

Infantile Cushing’s syndrome is potentially found as part of McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) which is caused by postzygotic somatic mutations of the GNAS gene. MAS is typically characterized by a triad of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, café-au-lait skin pigmentation, and precocious puberty or other endocrine hyperfunction. Here, we describe a 2-month-old female infant with features of Cushing’s syndrome without café au lait spots, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, and clinical evidence of other endocrine hyperfunction. Investigations demonstrated adrenocorticotropic hormone-independent Cushing’s syndrome with bilateral adrenal gland enlargement. Whole-exome sequencing of leukocytes identified a de novo heterozygous novel missense mutation (c.521G>A, p.Cys174Tyr) in the GNAS gene. The patient experienced clinical improvement of Cushing’s syndrome during ketoconazole treatment. Her clinical course was complicated by Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. She also had shortened activated partial thromboplastin time indicating a hypercoagulable state and resulting in pulmonary embolism. She eventually manifested gonadotropin-independent precocious puberty at the age of 13 months after ketoco­nazole was discontinued. This patient demonstrated that Cushing syndrome can be the presenting sign of MAS in infancy. A high index of suspicion followed by genetic analysis is essential in order to establish a diagnosis.


1982 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 323-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Polychronakos ◽  
G. Tsoukas ◽  
J. R. Ducharme ◽  
J. Letarte ◽  
R. Collu

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 270-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenshi Sakayama ◽  
Yoshifumi Sugawara ◽  
Teruki Kidani ◽  
Taketsugu Fujibuchi ◽  
Katsumi Kito ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-32
Author(s):  
Ruth Nadya ◽  
Frida Soesanti

Abstrak Sindrom McCune-Albright (SMA) merupakan kelainan genetik kompleks yang ditandai dengan trias displasia fibrosa poliostotik, café-au-lait, dan hiperfungsi endokrin. Sindrom ini termasuk penyakit langka dengan prevalens sebesar 1 per 100.000 hingga 1.000.000 populasi. Mutasi somatik sporadik gen GNAS (Guanine Nucleotide binding protein Alpha Stimulating) pada kromosom 20q13, yang terjadi pada sindrom ini, mengakibatkan aktivasi G protein α-subunit (Gsα) berkepanjangan yang meningkatkan aktivitas dan fungsi sel terkait. Manifestasi tersering yang ditemukan pada pasien adalah displasia fibrosa (pada 98% kasus). Kasus adalah seorang anak lelaki, 10 tahun, dengan manifestasi fraktur berulang sejak usia 1 tahun dan deformitas tulang. Pemeriksaan bone survey menunjukkan gambaran ground glass dengan lesi litik-sklerotik pada hampir semua tulang yang sesuai dengan displasia fibrosa poliostotik. Pasien ditata laksana dengan pemberian sediaan fosfat, kalsium, serta vitamin D dalam bentuk aktif dan analog. Pemberian bisfosfonat bertujuan untuk mengurangi nyeri tulang dan risiko fraktur pada pasien. Pemantauan berkelanjutan diperlukan untuk mengevaluasi keterlibatan organ endokrin pada pasien dengan SMA.  Kata kunci: displasia fibrosa, fraktur, sindrom McCune Albright Abstract McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) is a rare complex genetic disorder marked by the triad of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, café-au-lait and endocrine hyperfunction, affecting 1 in 100.000 to 1.000.000 population. The sporadic somatic mutation of Guanine Nucleotide Binding Protein Alpha Stimulating (GNAS) gene at chromosome 20q13 is the proposed cause of this syndrome, triggering the prolonged activation of  G protein α-subunit (Gsα), which increases the activity and function of cells. The most common clinical manifestation is fibrous dysplasia, occurring in 98% cases. This case occurred in a 10-year-old boy with recurrent fractures since the age of 1-year-old and skeletal deformities. The bone survey examination shows ground glass appearance with multiple sclerotic-lytic lesions on almost every bone, accordingly to the polyostotic fibrous dysplasia. The pasien has been treated with oral phosphate, calcium and vitamin D. Intravenous bisphosphonates was administered to relieve the associated bone pain and reduce the risk of recurring fractures. Longitudinal observation is necessary for a long term monitoring to evaluate the endocrinopathy associated with MAS.  Keywords: fibrous dysplasia, fractures, McCune-Albright syndrome,


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