“Crying without tears” as an early diagnostic sign-post of triple A (Allgrove) syndrome: two case reports

“Crying without tears” as an early diagnostic sign-post of triple A (Allgrove) syndrome: two case reports

Abstract Background Triple A syndrome (or Allgrove syndrome) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by alacrima, achalasia, adrenal insufficiency and autonomic/neurological abnormalities. The majority of cases are caused by mutations in the AAAS gene located on chromosome 12q13. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Daniel Tibussek, Sujal Ghosh, Angela Huebner, Joerg Schaper, Ertan Mayatepek, Katrin Koehler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Allgrove syndrome
Achalasia
Alacrimia
Adrenal failure
Autonomic
Neuropathy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0973-y

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