Re: Testicular Adrenal Rest Tumors in Boys and Young Adults with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Kim et al report interesting findings about testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs) in young males with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). They describe that TART, a well-known complication in males with CAH, can lead to gonadal dysfunction and infertility. Knowledge about age at presentation can be he lpful in deciding when to start screening to facilitate timely intervention. The study showed that TARTs were found in 5 of 35 screened patients (14%), of whom 1 was younger than 12 years old.
Source: The Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: M.J.M. Verhees, K. Kamphuis-Van Ulzen, A.R.M.M. Hermus, N.M.M.L. Stikkelbroeck, C.F. Mooij, H.L. Claahsen-van der Grinten Tags: Letter to the Editor/Errata Source Type: research
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