Korean J Med.
2008 Dec;75(6):704-708.
A case of Addison's disease due to tuberculosis: pathologic confirmation by laparoscopic biopsy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hjh60103@dreamwiz.com
Abstract
- Addison's disease is a rare disorder that is characterized by primary adrenal hypofunction and the underlying causes are various according to geographic regions. In order to establish an appropriate therapeutic regimen to treat adrenal insufficiency associated with Addison's disease, knowledge of the underlying adrenal abnormality is essential. We report a case of a 37-year-old man who showed biochemical evidence of adrenocortical insufficiency without signs of tuberculosis. Computed tomography showed bilateral adrenal enlargement and definitive diagnosis of adrenal tuberculosis was established by laparoscopic biopsy.
