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D J Todd1, D J Eedy, J C McMillan

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|May 1, 1991
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A patient with chronic plaque psoriasis experienced remission after treatment for acromegaly caused by a pituitary adenoma. This suggests a potential link between pituitary tumors and severe skin conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Dermatology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Chronic plaque psoriasis is a long-standing autoimmune condition.
  • Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder caused by excess growth hormone, often due to a pituitary adenoma.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old male patient presented with both chronic plaque psoriasis and acromegaly.
  • The acromegaly was attributed to a large pituitary adenoma.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent a hypophysectomy to treat the pituitary adenoma.
  • Following the surgery, the patient's chronic plaque psoriasis resolved dramatically within three weeks.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential etiological link between pituitary adenomas and psoriasis.

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  • Further research is warranted to explore the hormonal and immunological mechanisms connecting acromegaly and dermatological conditions.
  • This finding may open new avenues for psoriasis treatment targeting pituitary function.