Allgrove syndrome--a syndrome of primary adrenocortical insufficiency with achalasia of the cardia and deficient tear production.
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ABSTRACT
Primary adrenal insufficiency is an uncommon disease which has worldwide distribution. The commonest cause in underdeveloped countries is tuberculosis followed by autoimmune destruction of the adrenal gland. We report a case of a 15 years boy who had congenital adrenal insufficiency associated with achalasia of the cardia and deficient tear secretion.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Syndrome
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Tongue
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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 12
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Humans
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Male
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Pigmentation
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Addison Disease
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Esophageal Achalasia
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Adolescent
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Adrenal Insufficiency
Language:
English
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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