Addison´s disease in a young child: A rare entity in children | [Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists • 2020]

Author(s):

1. Sadaf Amin: Department of Dermatology, Fatima Jinnah Medical University/ Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

2. Zain Ali Raza: Department of Dermatology, Fatima Jinnah Medical University/ Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

3. Nadia Ali Azfar: Department of Dermatology, Fatima Jinnah Medical University/ Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Nadeem: Department of Dermatology, Fatima Jinnah Medical University/ Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Addison's disease is an adrenocortical insufficiency due to the dysfunction or destruction of the entire adrenal gland. The disease usually manifests when 90% or more of both adrenal cortices are dysfunctional or destroyed affecting both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid functions. The morbidity and mortality associated with Addison s disease is relatively high due to delay in diagnosis and initiation of therapy. Here, we report a case of a seven years old child who presented to us with diffuse hyperpigmentation of the body, body flexures, palmar creases and mucosae. He was diagnosed with Addison´s disease, which is indeed a rare entity. In addition, this case report will also enhance the importance of cutaneous examination in suspecting Addison´s disease.

Page(s): 359-362

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Year: 2020

Keywords:

Addison´s disease

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