| 'Dementia with contractures' as presenting signs of secondary adrenocortical insufficiency. | |
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PMID: 3709003 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Report of a 61-year-old man with progressive mental deterioration and flexion contractures of abdominal muscles and legs as initial signs of hypopituitarism. Five years after onset of symptoms, an endocrinologically non-functioning pituitary adenoma was demonstrated. Thyroid replacement therapy had no effect, but administration of hydrocortisone was followed by rapid recovery. The opportunity to treat such cases of curable dementia is easily missed. |
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Authors:
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J J van der Sande; A P van Seters; A R Wintzen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical neurology and neurosurgery Volume: 88 ISSN: 0303-8467 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Neurol Neurosurg Publication Date: 1986 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-06-27 Completed Date: 1986-06-27 Revised Date: 2009-10-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502039 Medline TA: Clin Neurol Neurosurg Country: ITALY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 53-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adenoma, Chromophobe
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complications*,
diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency / complications*, etiology Contracture / etiology* Dementia / drug therapy, etiology* Humans Hydrocortisone / therapeutic use Male Middle Aged Pituitary Neoplasms / complications*, diagnosis |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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50-23-7/Hydrocortisone |
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