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Metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder causing Addison's disease
The Journal of Urology
|May 1, 1987
Summary
Addison's disease is rarely caused by cancer. This case highlights hypoadrenalism resulting from metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder, a rare occurrence.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Endocrinology
- Urology
Background:
- Addison's disease, or primary adrenal insufficiency, is typically autoimmune.
- Metastatic cancer is an uncommon cause of adrenal insufficiency.