ADDISONIAN PIGMENTATION: A CASE STUDY

Barnita Saha, Vibhu Mendiratta, Nipun Gupta

Abstract


Addisonian pigmentation is characterised by diffuse pigmentation of skin and mucosae with accentuation over the sun exposed, flexural and periungual areas. We report “Addisonian pigmentation” in a 4-year-old boy secondary to non-classical adrenal hyperplasia and possibly ectopic ACTH secretion. This case underscores the significance of hormonal evaluation in cases of diffuse hyperpigmentation in childhood.


Keywords


Addisonian pigmentation, hyperplasia, ACTH, childhood.

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