Reversible hypothyroidism after steroid replacement for Addison's disease

An insulin-requiring diabetic patient who developed Addison's disease is described. At diagnosis, investigations revealed biochemical hypothyroidism and these abnormalities resolved after replacement therapy for the adrenal failure only. The possible mechanism of this change is discussed in rel...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Postgraduate medical journal 1981-06, Vol.57 (668), p.368-370
1. Verfasser:	Burrows, A. W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Addison Disease - complications Addison Disease - drug therapy Addison Disease - immunology Adult Autoantibodies - analysis Cortisone - analogs & derivatives Cortisone - therapeutic use Histocompatibility Testing Humans Hydrocortisone - therapeutic use Hypothyroidism - complications Hypothyroidism - drug therapy Male
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Zusammenfassung:	An insulin-requiring diabetic patient who developed Addison's disease is described. At diagnosis, investigations revealed biochemical hypothyroidism and these abnormalities resolved after replacement therapy for the adrenal failure only. The possible mechanism of this change is discussed in relation to the presence of organ-specific antibodies.
ISSN:	0032-5473 1469-0756
DOI:	10.1136/pgmj.57.668.368