Familial glucocorticoid deficiency presenting with hyperpigmentation, gigantism, and motor development delay: a case report

Familial glucocorticoid deficiency presenting with hyperpigmentation, gigantism, and motor development delay: a case report

Abstract Background Familial glucocorticoid deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by isolated glucocorticoid deficiency. Most patients are diagnosed following episodes of hypoglycemia or convulsion. We report the case of an infant with familial glucocorticoid deficiency who...

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Main Authors: Kanchana Uyangoda, Phirarthana Kamalanathan, Sachith Mettananda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Adrenal disorders
Pediatric endocrinology
Pediatric neurology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2206-5

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