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Premature ovarian failure could be an alarming sign of polyglandular autoimmune dysfunction Cover

Premature ovarian failure could be an alarming sign of polyglandular autoimmune dysfunction

By: Aasem Saif and  M. Assem  
Open Access
|Jun 2017

Abstract

A 31-year-old lady, diagnosed to have premature ovarian failure in the gynecology clinic, was referred for endocrine assessment because of an abnormal thyroid function test. Clinical examination revealed hypotension, and fungal skin infection under her atrophic breasts. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level was very high. Assessment of the suprarenal function revealed evidence of Addison’s disease. Polyglandular autoimmune dysfunction was diagnosed. She was treated with prednisone, fludrocortisone, and levothyroxine with significant improvement of her general condition and blood pressure.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/enr-2017-0011 | Journal eISSN: 1336-0329 | Journal ISSN: 1210-0668
Language: English
Page range: 114 - 116
Published on: Jun 13, 2017
Published by: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Mathematical Institute
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2017 Aasem Saif, M. Assem, published by Slovak Academy of Sciences, Mathematical Institute
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