title: Allgrove syndrome: when a recognisable paediatric disorder occurs in adulthood.
abstract: We report a man with longstanding undiagnosed adrenal insufficiency. At 37, our patient is the oldest reported case. Although most cases of Allgrove syndrome are diagnosed during childhood, awareness of this condition when undiagnosed in adults is crucial, as it is life threatening, and can severely affect neurological, sexual and psychological function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
authors.forename: Clarissa C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Pedreira
authors.forename: Margaret R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Zacharin
mesh_terms: D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D006854:Hydrocortisone