title: [Allgrove syndrome (achalasia-alacrima-adrenal gland insufficiency): report of a case].
abstract: Achalasia is very uncommon in children. It is still more when it is associated with alacrima and adrenal insufficiency, a disorder known as Allgrove's Syndrome (Triple-A-Syndrome). This paper describes a 21-years-old man with lack of lacrimation, achalasia and glucocorticoid deficiency. Additional features included: Hyperreflexia, pes cavus, muscle weakness, and nasal speech. Indicating that the disorder has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. This case has been diagnosed at adulthood.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital General Nacional Arzobispo Loayza.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chávez
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Moreno
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pérez
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: García
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sólis
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cargone
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Astete
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Contardo
mesh_terms: D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency; D000328:Adult; D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome