Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Addison's disease and thyrotoxicosis presenting simultaneously.

P G Newrick

    Postgraduate Medical Journal
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Sural nerve pathology in diabetic patients with minimal but progressive neuropathy.

    Diabetologia·2005
    Same author

    Prolonged remission of hypercalcaemia due to parathyroid carcinoma with pamidronate.

    Postgraduate medical journal·1994
    Same author

    Evidence against a putative role for glucagon as a physiological splanchnic vasodilator in man.

    Clinical science (London, England : 1979)·1993
    Same author

    Suppression of lipolysis in normal man does not inhibit recovery from insulin-induced hypoglycaemia.

    European journal of clinical investigation·1993
    Same author

    Relationships between haemostatic factors and capillary morphology in human diabetic neuropathy.

    Thrombosis and haemostasis·1992
    Same author

    Primary renal renin secretion responding to angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition.

    Postgraduate medical journal·1992

    Simultaneous Addison's disease and thyrotoxicosis are rare endocrine disorders. This case highlights their co-occurrence presenting as a neurological emergency, emphasizing diagnostic challenges.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Neurology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Co-occurrence of multiple endocrine disorders is infrequent.
    • Addison's disease (primary adrenal insufficiency) and thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism) are distinct autoimmune conditions.
    • Simultaneous diagnosis presents unique clinical challenges.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with an acute neurological emergency.
    • Diagnostic workup revealed concurrent Addison's disease and thyrotoxicosis.
    • The neurological presentation masked the underlying endocrine abnormalities.

    Findings:

    • Confirmed diagnosis of both Addison's disease and thyrotoxicosis in the same patient.
    • Demonstrated the potential for overlapping and atypical presentations of endocrine diseases.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Highlighted the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider rare endocrine comorbidities in complex presentations.
    • Early recognition of coexisting Addison's disease and thyrotoxicosis is crucial for appropriate management.
    • This case underscores the need for thorough endocrine evaluation in emergency settings.