Abstract

FLORES ORELLANA, Jose Luis et al. Addison's disease associated with pulmonary tuberculosis: a case report. Rev Cient Cienc Méd [online]. 2012, vol.15, n.2, pp.53-56. ISSN 1817-7433.

Addison's disease results because of the progressive destruction of the adrenal glands that reach up to 90% destroyed before appears clinical evidence ot adrenal insufficiency. Historically, tuberculosis was a common cause of Addison's disease, but other diseases can also cause the disease. Moreover, Addison's disease estimated prevalence is approximately 110 cases per million habitants and an incidence of five to six cases per million per year. We report a case of a male patient admitted in the Infectious Disease Clinical Hospital Viedma, with the history of change in skin coloration members, five months history painting was accompanied by dyspnea class III. In the physical examination was observed committing widespread mucosal hyperpigmentation, normal vital signs. Physical examination showed regional weakness, anorexia and asthenia.

Keywords : Addison Disease; Pulmonary Tuberculosis; Associated.

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