A case of skin hyperpigmentation due to α‐MSH hypersecretion

Summary A case is presented of generalized skin hyperpigmentation due to α‐MSH hypersecretion from the pituitary that was most marked in the light‐exposed areas. The patient also had secondary adrenal dysfunction, peripheral lymphadenopathy, streptococcal glomerulonephritis and malabsorption. Analys...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of dermatology (1951) 1992-03, Vol.126 (3), p.286-289
Hauptverfasser:	PEARS, J.S., JUNG, R.T., BARTLETT, W., BROWNING, M.C.K., KENICER, K., THODY, A.J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	alpha-MSH - blood alpha-MSH - metabolism Biological and medical sciences Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Dermatology Humans Hydrocortisone - therapeutic use Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Pigmentary diseases of the skin Pigmentation Disorders - blood Pigmentation Disorders - drug therapy Pigmentation Disorders - etiology Pituitary Gland - metabolism
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