Sarcoidosis Presenting Addison's Disease

  • Takahashi Kentaro
    Research Center for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Asahi General Hospital, Japan
  • Kagami Shin-ichiro
    Research Center for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Asahi General Hospital, Japan
  • Kawashima Hirotoshi
    Research Center for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Asahi General Hospital, Japan
  • Kashiwakuma Daisuke
    Research Center for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Asahi General Hospital, Japan
  • Suzuki Yoshio
    Department of Pathology, Asahi General Hospital, Japan
  • Iwamoto Itsuo
    Research Center for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Asahi General Hospital, Japan

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We herein describe a second Japanese case of sarcoidosis presenting Addison's disease. A 52-year-old man was diagnosed with sarcoidosis based on clinical and laboratory findings, including bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and elevated levels of serum angiotensin-converting enzyme and lysozyme, as well as the presence of noncaseating epithelioid granulomas. The patient also exhibited general fatigue, pigmentation, weight loss, hypotension and hyponatremia, suggestive of chronic adrenocortical insufficiency. An endocrine examination confirmed primary adrenocortical insufficiency. This case suggests the direct involvement of sarcoid granuloma in the adrenal glands.<br>

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  • Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine 55 (9), 1223-1228, 2016

    一般社団法人 日本内科学会

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