Small Cell Carcinoma of Ovary, Hypercalcemic Type: A Rare Case Report.

Background: Small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT), is a rare neoplasm that occurs mostly in women younger than 40 years of age. The unknown histogenesis makes the diagnosis of SCCOHT difficult. SCCOHT was recently shown to be associated with SMARCA4 gene mutation.

Apparent mineralocorticoid excess: A diagnosis beyond classical causes of severe hypertension in a child.

A genetic defect of 11 β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase causes apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome. Since 50 days of life, our patient was hospitalized several times for various reasons including hypokalemia. At the age of 3.