Tan Without the Sun: A Case of Nelson’s Syndrome

Authors

  • Guntur Darmawan Resident In-Training, Department of Internal Medicine, De La Salle University Medical Center, Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines
  • Daveric Pagsisihan Chief Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, De La Salle University Medical Center, Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines
  • Aimee Andag-Silva Section of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, De La Salle University Medical Center, Dasmariñas, Cavite

Abstract

Nelson’s syndrome (NS) is a rare complication following bilateral adrenalectomy.1 We report a case of NS in a 53-year old female with headache and generalized hyperpigmentation. She had bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing’s syndrome (CS) secondary to adrenal hyperplasia 22 years prior. Early routine surveillance and extensive patient discussion regarding the lifelong impact of NS is imperative.

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2014-05-23

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Darmawan, G., Pagsisihan, D., & Andag-Silva, A. (2014). Tan Without the Sun: A Case of Nelson’s Syndrome. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 27(2), 214. Retrieved from https://asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/40

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Vol. 27 No. 2 (2012): November Issue

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Case Reports

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