Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Isolated ACTH deficiency (IAD) is a rare disease which is characterized by secondary adrenal insufficiency with low cortisol production and normal secretion of pituitary hormones except ACTH. Isolated ACTH deficiency has rare association with Hashimoto’s disease which is characterized by autoimmune origin. This suggests the possibility of common autoimmune process affecting both the pituitary and the thyroid gland. We report a case of IAD with Hashimoto&#146...

Indroduction: Graves’ and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are the most common autoimmune thyroid diseases. After Graves’, hypothyroidism can develop spontaneously or as a result of medical treatment, radioactive iodine therapy or surgery. Development of Graves’ after Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a rare condition. Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease. It has association with other autoimmune diseases such as thyroid disorders, anemias and other skin diso...