Association of Addison's disease with autoimmune disorders--a long-term observation of 180 patients

Postgrad Med J. 1991 Nov;67(793):984-7. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.67.793.984.

Abstract

This study aimed at evaluating the frequency of autoimmune disorders in Addison's disease. We have observed 180 patients (113 females, 67 males, aged 9-74 years) for 1 to 26 years. Tuberculosis was noted in 54 patients. Autoimmune disorders were found in 80 patients (44%); however, 125 (69%) patients were believed to have an autoimmune origin of adrenocortical insufficiency. In 20 patients two or more autoimmune disorders were found to coexist with Addison's disease.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Addison Disease / complications*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Autoimmune Diseases / complications*
  • Autoimmune Diseases / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Sex Factors
  • Thyrotoxicosis / complications
  • Tuberculosis / complications