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A 55 year old male experiences marked lethargy, and physical examination reveals hyperpigmentation of his skin. The serum cortisol concentration is low, and the serum corticotropin level is high. Which of the following diseases is most likely to accompany this disorder?
A. Systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE)
B. Hashimoto thytoiditis
C.Diabetes mellitus, type II
D. Ulcerative colitis
E. Polyarteritis modosa
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| mash
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Hashimotos?
One autoimmune condition predisposing to another (autoimmune adrenalitis)?
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B. Hashimoto thytoiditis
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| JAS
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Yes, B. Autoimmune adrenalitis is associated with the appearance of other autoimmune disease in about one half other cases. Such autoimmune phemonmena are likely to be seen in other endocrine organs like the thyroid gland.
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| JAS
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Actually, this question is very hard for me initially. thank your guys' input.
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