ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
;
Epstein-Barr virus
;
Infectious mononucleosis
;
Adrenocortical insufficiency
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A 10-year-old boy with the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome developed adrenocortical insufficiency including typical clinical findings, low s-Na, high s-K, high p-ACTH (640 ng/l), low p-aldosterone (33–39 pmol/l), high p-renin (2300–4200 mIU/l) as well as an abnormal response to an ACTH-stimulation test. The adrenocortical insufficiency developed concomitantly with the occurrence of infectious mononucleosis diagnosed clinically and serologically. Adrenalitis caused by Epstein-Barr virus is suggested as the causative factor.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02467365
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