Homozygous disruption of P450 side-chain cleavage (CYP11A1) is associated with prematurity, complete 46,XY sex reversal, and severe adrenal failure [PDF]
Disruption of the P450 side-chain cleavage cytochrome (P450scc) enzyme due to deleterious mutations of the CYP11A1 gene is thought to be incompatible with fetal survival because of impaired progesterone production by the fetoplacental unit.
Achermann, JC+8 more
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Worth the Effort: Lessons for Discovery and Care From an Unusual Case of Gorlin Syndrome
ABSTRACT Gorlin‐Goltz Syndrome (GGS) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder encompassing a diverse range of clinical manifestations, including congenital anomalies and predisposition to cancer. Pathogenic variants in PTCH1 and SUFU account for up to 79% and 6% of cases, respectively. Currently, an estimated 15%–27% of individuals with a clinical
V. Taliercio+13 more
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Primary adrenal lymphoma as a cause of adrenal insufficiency, a report of two cases
Primary adrenal lymphoma (PAL) is a rare cause of adrenal insufficiency. More than 90% is of B-cell origin. The condition is bilateral in up to 75% of cases, with adrenal insufficiency in two of three patients.
Kaja Grønning+6 more
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Objective An unmet need exists for glucocorticoid‐sparing treatments for patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). The antibody‐drug conjugate ABBV‐154 comprises adalimumab conjugated to a glucocorticoid receptor modulator. We evaluated ABBV‐154 versus placebo in patients with glucocorticoid‐dependent PMR.
Robert F. Spiera+14 more
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Expert Perspective: Diagnosis and Treatment of Castleman Disease
Summary Castleman disease (CD) is a major diagnostic challenge for Rheumatologists. Unicentric CD (UCD) involves one enlarged lymph node region whereas multicentric CD (MCD) involves multiple enlarged lymph node regions. Both UCD and MCD may exhibit a wide range of symptoms that overlap with other immune‐mediated conditions.
Luke Y.C. Chen+2 more
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Novel Sulfonylhydrazones With Sulfonate Ester Framework: Promising Dual Inhibitors of AChE and hCAs
ABSTRACT Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Treatment strategies for AD vary depending on cognitive and behavioral symptoms, with cholinergic replacement therapy using acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors being one of the primary approaches.
Cansu Öztürk+3 more
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Pediatric Adrenal Insufficiency: Challenges and Solutions
Daniela Nisticò,1 Benedetta Bossini,1 Simone Benvenuto,1 Maria Chiara Pellegrin,1 Gianluca Tornese2 1University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy; 2Department of Pediatrics, Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste ...
Nisticò D+4 more
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A rare occurrence of central precocious puberty in adrenal hypoplasia congenita
AHC (X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita) is a rare cause of adrenal insufficiency due to mutations in the DAX1 gene. It traditionally causes hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
Rajesh Joshi, Karthik Shroff
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Pharmacokinetics of betamethasone in pre‐eclampsia: An in vivo and ex vivo study
Aims To enhance understanding of betamethasone and its metabolites' pharmacokinetics in pregnancy, specifically early‐onset pre‐eclampsia, through a population pharmacokinetic model. Additionally, to investigate the placental metabolism and transfer of betamethasone and its main metabolites.
Sam Schoenmakers+15 more
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A Case of primary adrenal lymphoma presenting with adrenal insufficiency
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) with secondary involvement of the adrenal gland is not uncommon, however primary adrenal lymphoma leading to adrenal insufficiency is a rare occurrence.
G.P. Samarasinghe+5 more
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