Abstract
Adrenocortical adenoma is a rare tumour in children and even rarer in infancy. Most of these tumours in the paediatric age group are hormonally active and predominantly present with virilisation. Cortisol hypersecretion, presenting as Cushing syndrome, is extremely rare and seen in older age groups. We are reporting two cases of adrenal adenoma with different clinical presentations. The first case was of a 9‑month‑old female who presented with isolated features of Cushing’s syndrome (CS). The second case was of a 3‑year‑old male who presented with features of CS, virilisation and dyselectrolytemia. The clinical, biochemical and histological features are discussed. These cases are being reported because of their rarity. Early diagnosis, proper peri‑operative management, complete excision of the tumour and close follow‑up are crucial to improve survival and quality of life.
Keywords: Adenoma, adrenocortical tumour, Cushing’s syndrome, dyselectrolytemia, infant, paediatric, virilisation