title: Parkinsonism associated with Addison's disease.
abstract: We describe a 35-year-old woman who developed parkinsonism in association with Addison's disease. The parkinsonism disappeared following treatment for Addison's disease without the use of antiparkinsonian drugs. This association stands unique although the pathophysiology remains unclear.
authors.affiliation: K.L.E. Society's Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Nehrunagar, Belgaum, Karnataka State, India.
authors.forename: Gurusidheshwar M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Wali
mesh_terms: D000224:Addison Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005438:Fludrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D020734:Parkinsonian Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011239:Prednisolone; D005438:Fludrocortisone