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mitotane and Pneumonia

mitotane has been researched along with Pneumonia in 2 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.

Pneumonia: Infection of the lung often accompanied by inflammation.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We report the first case of adrenocortical carcinoma secreting cortisol (Cushing's syndrome) and aldosterone (Conn's syndrome) with extensive distant metastasis at the time of diagnosis."1.37Metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma presenting simultaneously with Cushing's and Conn's syndromes: a case report. ( Bang, SM; Beom, SH; Choi, Y; Chung, JH; Kim, JH; Kim, YJ; Lee, JS; Lee, KW; Song, KH; Yang, Y, 2011)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Beom, SH1
Lee, KW1
Yang, Y1
Choi, Y1
Song, KH1
Kim, YJ1
Kim, JH1
Bang, SM1
Chung, JH1
Lee, JS1
Chamuleau, SA1
Corssmit, EP1
Pereira, AM1
van de Berg, BT1
Siegert, CE1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for mitotane and Pneumonia

ArticleYear
Metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma presenting simultaneously with Cushing's and Conn's syndromes: a case report.
    Japanese journal of clinical oncology, 2011, Volume: 41, Issue:11

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms; Adrenocortical Carcinoma; Aged; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Proto

2011
A young woman with a severe bilateral pneumonia as the presenting sign of an adrenal carcinoma.
    The Netherlands journal of medicine, 2008, Volume: 66, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adult; Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; Carcinoma; Cushing Syndrome; Female

2008