Generalized hyperpigmentation caused by Addison’s Disease in a patient with HIV/AIDS and multiple opportunistic infections
http://dx.doi.org/10.15605/jafes.030.02.12
- Author:
Laurentius Pramono
1
;
Dyah Purnamasari
2
;
Tri J. E. Tarigan
2
;
Em Yunir
2
;
Evy Yunihastuti
3
;
Sondang Panjaitan
4
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospita
2. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
3. Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
4. Department of Dermatovenereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
CMV adrenalitis;
Generalized hyperpigmentation
- MeSH:
Addison Disease;
Opportunistic Infections;
HIV;
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- From:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
2015;30(2):169-173
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
One of the neglected complications of patients with HIV/AIDS is primary adrenal insufficiency also known as Addison’s disease. This condition can be caused by several mechanisms, such as tuberculosis, CMV, cryptococcal, or HIV-related adrenalitis, and also drugs commonly used for HIV/AIDS especially antifungal therapy. This is a case report of a man infected with HIV/AIDS and multiple opportunistic infections. He reported darkening of the skin and reduction of body hair 4 months after diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. From the clinical features and laboratory examinations, he was diagnosed as having primary adrenal insufficiency and was then treated with longterm corticosteroids.
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