Achard–Thiers syndrome
Achard–Thiers syndrome (also known as diabetic-bearded woman syndrome) is a rare disorder mainly occurring in postmenopausal women. It is characterized by type II diabetes mellitus and signs related to the overproduction of androgens.[2]
| Achard–Thiers syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Diabetic Bearded Woman Syndrome |
| Specialty | Endocrinology  |
| Symptoms | Diabetes mellitus, deep voice, hirsutism, clitoral hypertrophy, adrenal cortical hyperplasia or adenoma amenorrhoea, hypertension and osteoporosis.[1] |
| Usual onset | Post menopausal.[2] |
| Diagnostic method | Clinical findings.[2] |
| Differential diagnosis | Acquired adrenogenital syndrome, empty sella syndrome, diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome.[2] |
| Named after |
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The disease is named for Emile Achard and Joseph Thiers.[3]
Presentation
Achard–Thiers syndrome affects mostly postmenopausal women and comprises diabetes mellitus, deep voice, hirsutism, clitoral hypertrophy and adrenal cortical hyperplasia or adenoma. Patients often also have amenorrhoea, hypertension and osteoporosis.[1]
Diagnosis
References
- Braun-Falco, Otto; Plewig, Gerd; Wolff, Helmut Heinrich; Burgdorf, Walter H. C. (2012). Dermatology. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 1115. ISBN 9783642979316. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- "Achard Thiers Syndrome". NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- Pal, Lubna (2013). Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current and Emerging Concepts. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 97. ISBN 9781461483946. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
Further reading
- B.G. Firkin & J.A.Whitworth (1987). Dictionary of Medical Eponyms. Parthenon Publishing. ISBN 1-85070-333-7
External links
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