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Research from Z.L. Zhang and co-authors provides new data about connective tissue disease
2009 MAY 11 - (NewsRx.com) -- "Addison's disease is an autoimmune process. However, Addison's disease associated with connective tissue diseases (CTD) is only occasionally reported," investigators in Beijing, People's Republic of China report. "Here, we report six cases of Addison's disease secondary to a variety of CTD, which include systemic lupus erythematosus, Takayasu arteritis, systemic sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. The association of Addison's disease with Takayasu arteritis and AS is reported for the first time. We also found high prevalence of hypothyroidism as concomitant autoimmune disorder. Our case series highlight the autoimmune features of Addison's disease," wrote Z.L. Zhang and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "Therefore, we suggest considering adrenal dysfunction in patients with CTD." Zhang and colleagues published their study in Rheumatology International (Addison's disease secondary to connective tissue diseases: a report of six cases. Rheumatology International, 2009;29(6):647-650). For additional information, contact Z.L. Zhang, Beijing University, Hospital 1, Dept. of Rheumatol & Clinic Immunology, Beijing 100034, People's Republic of China. The publisher of the journal Rheumatology International can be contacted at: Springer, 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013, USA. Keywords: People's Republic of China, Beijing, Addison Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Autoimmune Disease, Autoimmune Disorder, Autoimmunity, Cardiology, Connective Tissue Disease, Endocrinology, Immunology, Rheumatology, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis, Takayasu Arteritis. This article was prepared by Pain & Central Nervous System Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Pain & Central Nervous System Week via NewsRx.com.
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