Allgrove syndrome--a syndrome of primary adrenocortical insufficiency with achalasia of the cardia and deficient tear production.

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.

• Authors: P V Bhargavan, K M Kumar, V R Rajendran, A S M Fassaludeen
• Journal: The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (J Assoc Physicians India) Vol. 51 Pg. 726-8 (Jul 2003) ISSN: 0004-5772 [Print] India
• PMID: 14621049 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Addison Disease (genetics)
• Adolescent
• Adrenal Insufficiency (diagnosis, genetics)
• Chromosomes, Human, Pair 12
• Esophageal Achalasia (genetics)
• Humans
• Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases (genetics)
• Male
• Pigmentation
• Syndrome
• Tongue