Tumor com menos de 1 centímetro fez adolescente ganhar 40 quilos em 6 meses

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A 16-year-old Brazilian adolescent experienced rapid weight gain due to a small benign tumor affecting cortisol production. Diagnosed with the rare Cushing's disease, his condition triggered significant health challenges.

🇧🇷 Location: Curitiba — Sources: 3 — First seen: Last seen:
Cushing's disease tumor adolescent health diagnosis Brazil

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Gustavo de Oliveira

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