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mitotane and Feminization

mitotane has been researched along with Feminization in 8 studies

Mitotane: A derivative of the insecticide DICHLORODIPHENYLDICHLOROETHANE that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS damage, but no bone marrow depression.

Feminization: Development of female secondary SEX CHARACTERISTICS in the MALE. It is due to the effects of estrogenic metabolites of precursors from endogenous or exogenous sources, such as ADRENAL GLANDS or therapeutic drugs.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We report here a new case of feminizing adrenocortical carcinoma revealed by a bilateral gynecomastia in a 50 year old man."1.29[Bilateral gynecomastia revealing malignant feminizing adrenocortical carcinoma]. ( Chraibi, A; Kadiri, A, 1994)
"Virilism is the major manifestation in children (83 percent of the cases), either isolated or associated with hypercortisolism and/or feminization."1.25[Corticosuprarenaloma in children]. ( Benaily, M; Job, JC; Schweisguth, O, 1975)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19906 (75.00)18.7374
1990's1 (12.50)18.2507
2000's1 (12.50)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Katsumata, N1
Kadiri, A1
Chraibi, A1
Benaily, M1
Schweisguth, O1
Job, JC1
Boyar, RM1
Nogeire, C1
Fukushima, D1
Hellman, L1
Fishman, J1
deAsis, DN1
Samaan, NA1
Fang, VS1
Freeman, DA1
Harrison, JH1
Mahoney, EM1
Bennett, AH1

Reviews

2 reviews available for mitotane and Feminization

ArticleYear
[Feminizing adrenocortical tumor].
    Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 2006, May-28, Volume: Suppl 1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex; Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms; Adrenalectomy; Combined Modality Therapy; Diagnosis, Diffe

2006
Steroid hormone-producing tumors in man.
    Endocrine reviews, 1986, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: 17-Ketosteroids; Adenoma; Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Androgens; C

1986

Other Studies

6 other studies available for mitotane and Feminization

ArticleYear
[Bilateral gynecomastia revealing malignant feminizing adrenocortical carcinoma].
    Annales d'endocrinologie, 1994, Volume: 55, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms; Adrenocortical Carcinoma; Diagnosis, Differential; Feminization; Gynecomas

1994
[Corticosuprarenaloma in children].
    Archives francaises de pediatrie, 1975, Volume: 32, Issue:5

    Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; 17-Ketosteroids; Adenoma; Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms; Adrenal G

1975
Studies of the diurnal pattern of plasma corticosteroids and gonadotropins in two cases of feminizing adrenal carcinoma: measurements of estrogen and corticosteroid production.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 1977, Volume: 44, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adult; Androgens; Circad

1977
Feminizing adrenocortical carcinoma with Cushing's syndrome and pseudohyperparathyroidism.
    Archives of internal medicine, 1978, Volume: 138, Issue:2

    Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; 17-Ketosteroids; Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adult

1978
Cytotoxic activity of 1-(o-chlorophenyl)-1-(p-chlorophenyl)-2,2-dichloroethane (mitotane) and its analogs on feminizing adrenal neoplastic cells in culture.
    Cancer research, 1979, Volume: 39, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Cell Line; Cell Survival; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Estrogens; Femi

1979
Proceedings: Tumors of the adrenal cortex.
    Cancer, 1973, Volume: 32, Issue:5

    Topics: Adenoma; Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adrenal Glands; Adrenocortico

1973