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Tuberculous Addison's disease and thyrotoxicosis.

C P Casten, W D Towne

    JAMA
    |May 12, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Tuberculosis can lead to Addison's disease, evidenced by calcified adrenal glands. The subsequent development of thyrotoxicosis in these patients was likely coincidental, not autoimmune.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Addison's disease and thyrotoxicosis are distinct endocrine disorders.
    • Tuberculosis can affect various organs, including the adrenal glands.
    • Autoimmune mechanisms are common causes of endocrine dysfunction.