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D V S Reddy

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Polyglandular autoimmune endocrinopathy in type 2 diabetes.

Polyglandular autoimmunity (PGA) type 2 presenting in childhood is extremely rare. We report a case of type 2 PGA who had hypothyroidism, followed by diabetic ketoacidosis and was later diagnosed to have adrenal insufficiency also.

Adolescent↗

Toxic thyroid adenoma and acromegaly: an unusual association.

Hyperthyroidism is seen in 3.5-26% of acromegalic subjects, and can occur through TSH-dependent or independent mechanisms. Thyrotoxicosis as the first presenting illness in acromegaly is particularly uncommon, as described in this patient who had both acromegaly and a toxic thyroid adenoma.

Acromegaly↗

Gigantism associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

The etiology of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is unknown, though hormonal as well as mechanical factors have been implicated. We report a case of gigantism who presented with SCFE. This case provides an insight into the genesis of SCFE, which in this case was related to growth hormone excess and sex-hormone deficiency.

Adult↗