Proopiomelanocortin deficiency diagnosed in infancy in two boys and a review of the known cases
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15407
Abstract: Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) deficiency is a rare monogenic disorder characterised by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) deficiency, red hair and hyperphagic obesity. Two unrelated cases presented with hypoglycaemia due to isolated ACTH deficiency in the neonatal period. POMC… read more here.
Keywords: proopiomelanocortin deficiency; pomc deficiency; deficiency; diagnosed infancy ... See more keywords
Acquired idiopathic isolated ACTH deficiency with associated autoimmune thyroiditis in pediatrics: case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2023-0080
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Isolated ACTH deficiency (IAD) is defined as an impaired secretion of ACTH from the pituitary gland without any other anterior pituitary hormonal deficits. The idiopathic form of IAD has been described mainly in… read more here.
Keywords: acth deficiency; autoimmune thyroiditis; case; isolated acth ... See more keywords
Growth Hormone and ACTH Deficiency in a Diabetic Adult.
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DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2019.06.s2
Abstract: Adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) syndrome has a constellation of features, like impaired cognitive function, altered body composition, poor quality of life and various metabolic changes. Most of its features resemble signs of aging as… read more here.
Keywords: growth hormone; adult; deficiency; acth deficiency ... See more keywords
Rare clinical problem - isolated ACTH deficiency associated with chronic alcohol abuse.
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DOI: 10.5603/ep.a2022.0056
Abstract: Isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) deficiency (IAD) is a rare pituitary disorder characterized by decreased secretion of ACTH, leading to cortisol deficiency, with normal secretion of other pituitary hormones. Diagnostics remains a challenge due to variable… read more here.
Keywords: acth deficiency; deficiency; alcohol abuse; rare clinical ... See more keywords