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June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” A 33-year-old male with a history of Crohn's colitis diagnosed in childhood experienced sudden hair loss in 2003, leading to a diagnosis of alopecia universalis. At age 28, he was hospitalized with severe dehydration and ketoacidosis, revealing diabetes mellitus type 1. In 2005, he had a severe relapse of Crohn's disease and was treated with systemic corticosteroids. Despite initial improvement, he developed fatigue, hypotension, and bradycardia, leading to a diagnosis of Hashimoto thyroiditis and adrenal cortex failure. Managing his diabetes, hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, and Crohn's disease proved extremely challenging despite intensive treatment.
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October 2012 in “Pathology Research International” Behçet's Disease may be caused by genetic and environmental factors leading to abnormal immune responses, and stress management and new treatments could improve patient outcomes.
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.
35 citations,
May 2022 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.