[Allgrove syndrome (achalasia-alacrima-adrenal gland insufficiency): report of a case].
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.
Chávez
M
M
Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital General Nacional Arzobispo Loayza.
Moreno
C
C
Pérez
A
A
García
F
F
Sólis
J
J
Cargone
A
A
Astete
M
M
Contardo
C
C
D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency; D000328:Adult; D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome