DOI: 10.12890/2017_000622

The Importance of Computed Tomography Findings in Detecting Tuberculous Addison's Disease

Authors

  • Sara Ferreira Serviço de Medicina Interna, Centro Hospitalar de S. João, Porto
  • Margarida Freitas-Silva Serviço de Medicina Interna, Centro Hospitalar de S. João, Porto

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Keywords

Addison´s disease, tuberculosis

Abstract

Addison’s disease is an endocrine disorder characterized by primary adrenal insufficiency due to various causes. Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection was a major cause in the past but is rare nowadays. We describe a patient admitted to our hospital who was diagnosed with tuberculous Addison’s disease.

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Published

2017-09-28

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 7 (2017)

How to Cite

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Ferreira S, Freitas-Silva M. The Importance of Computed Tomography Findings in Detecting Tuberculous Addison’s Disease. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2017 Sep. 28 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];4(7). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/622

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