Abstract:Background: McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) is a well described genetic syndrome characterized by café-au-lait spots, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, and hyperfunctioning endocrinopathies. Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine manifestation of MAS, but thyroid nodules are less frequently observed. Thyroid cancer is generally considered uncommon in patients affected by MAS.
Clinical Case: A 15-year-old male was referred to endocrinology for evaluation of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia with onset at … Show more
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