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Triple A syndrome: a novel compound heterozygous mutation in the AAAS gene in an Italian patient without adrenal insufficiency.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Mar 2010
Luigetti M, Pizzuti A, Bartoletti S, Houlden H, Pirro C, Bottillo I, Madia F, Conte A, Tonali P A, Sabatelli M
Abstract excerpt
Allgrove syndrome (or triple A syndrome) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by alacrima, achalasia, ACTH-resistant adrenal insufficiency and autonomic/neurological abnormalities. It is caused by mutations in the AAAS gene, located on chromosome 12q13. We describe a 42-year-old patient who presented with neuropathy and was found to have alacrima, achalasia, mild autonomic dysfunction with...
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