Primary adrenal insufficiency due to autoimmune adrenalitis

Autor: Muzzo B, Santiago, Izquierdo C, Gianina, Verbeke P, Sandra
Jazyk: Spanish; Castilian
Rok vydání: 2002
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Zdroj: Revista médica de Chile, Volume: 130, Issue: 8, Pages: 901-906, Published: AUG 2002
Popis: We report a 10 years old boy, admitted with a history of asthenia, anorexia and weight loss of 4 kg. Initial laboratory work up showed metabolic acidosis and hyponatremia. The patient had no circadian rhythm of serum cortisol and an adrenal stimulation test confirmed the presence of adrenal insufficiency. Anti-adrenal antibodies were positive. Treatment with cortisol and fluorocortisone resulted in a complete remission of symptoms (Rev Méd Chile 2002; 130: 901-6).
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