Addison’s disease with marfanoid features
Department of Pediatric, SSIMS and RC Davangere, India.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 18(03), 574–576
Publication history:
Received on 14 February 2023; revised on 07 June 2023; accepted on 10 June 2023
Abstract:
Addison’s disease is a rare endocrine disease resulting from adrenal insufficiency due to various causes. This is a case report of Addison’s disease in a young boy 13 year old who presented with 2 months History of darkening of the skin, not gaining weight and decreased appetite was combined with subsequent biochemical testing a diagnosis of Addison’s was made and on General Physical examination patient had marfanoid features.
Keywords:
Endocrinopathies; Addison’s disease; Adrenocortical insufficiency; Hyper pigmented; CT
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