Management Challenges of an Infant with Multiple Endocrinopathies with Mc Cune Albright Syndrome: A Case Report

Introduction: McCune Albright syndrome (MAS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a triad of hyperpigmentation, endocrinopathies, and fibrous dysplasia (FD), caused by post-zygotic somatic mutations. Hyperthyroidism is the second most common endocrinopathy in MAS and poses significant management challenges in infants.Case Description: A 7-month-old girl, born to unrelated parents, presented with vaginal bleeding, breast development, excessive sweating, rapid weight gain, and height acceleration over the past 2-3 months. She had café-au-lait spots, tachycardia, and high blood pressure. She was started on carbimazole following that developed neutropenia, needed temporary cessation of carbimazole. After short course of Lugol’s iodine carbimazole restarted and thyrotoxicosis was successfully managed medically.Conclusion: It is a challenge managing the early onset endocrinopathies. Early-onset hyperthyroidism in MAS often needs surgical intervention by experienced surgeons. This case highlights the successful management of thyrotoxicosis in an infant with high doses of carbimazole, avoiding immediate surgery, though future surgical intervention might still be needed.

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Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism
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2024-09-12
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https://doi.org/10.4038/sjdem.v15i2.7542
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Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
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Management Challenges of an Infant with Multiple Endocrinopathies with Mc Cune Albright Syndrome: A Case Report

Jananie Suntharesan, O. Wijalathgedera
Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism
Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
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Management Challenges of an Infant with Multiple Endocrinopathies with Mc Cune Albright Syndrome: A Case Report

Jananie Suntharesan, O. Wijalathgedera
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Introduction: McCune Albright syndrome (MAS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a triad of hyperpigmentation, endocrinopathies, and fibrous dysplasia (FD), caused by post-zygotic somatic mutations. Hyperthyroidism is the second most common endocrinopathy in MAS and poses significant management challenges in infants.Case Description: A 7-month-old girl, born to unrelated parents, presented with vaginal bleeding, breast development, excessive sweating, rapid weight gain, and height acceleration over the past 2-3 months. She had café-au-lait spots, tachycardia, and high blood pressure. She was started on carbimazole following that developed neutropenia, needed temporary cessation of carbimazole. After short course of Lugol’s iodine carbimazole restarted and thyrotoxicosis was successfully managed medically.Conclusion: It is a challenge managing the early onset endocrinopathies. Early-onset hyperthyroidism in MAS often needs surgical intervention by experienced surgeons. This case highlights the successful management of thyrotoxicosis in an infant with high doses of carbimazole, avoiding immediate surgery, though future surgical intervention might still be needed.

Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and MetabolismVol. 15(2)
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Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
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