A Case of Hypermelanosis in Congenital Adrenal Aplasia.
- Author:
Hong Jig KIM
;
Young Keun KIM
;
Ky Wang LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Congenital adrenal aplasia;
Hypermelanosis
- MeSH:
Adrenal Insufficiency;
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone;
Autopsy;
Diagnosis;
Hyperpigmentation*;
Prognosis
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1985;23(3):378-381
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In adrenal insufficiency, recognition of the disease in its earlier phases may present a real challenge. The disease, if unrecognized and untreated, carries an almost uniformly poor and frequently fatal prognosis. We report a rare case of congenital adrenal aplasia accompanied by hyperpigmentation on the whole body surface. The diagnosis was confirmed by ACTH stimulation test and autopsy findings.
