Achalasia--alacrima--ACTH insensitivity syndrome (Triple A syndrome)

Indian J Pediatr. 2003 Apr;70(4):343-5. doi: 10.1007/BF02723591.

Abstract

Triple A syndrome is characterized by achalasia of the cardia, alacrima, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) resistant adrenal insufficiency and progressive neurological abnormalities including autonomic nervous dysfunction. An 8-year-old girl presented to the pediatric intensive care unit with sudden loss of consciousness and was diagnosed subsequently to have this condition. The authors present this condition since it is easily treatable and can be fatal if undiagnosed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Function Tests
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / diagnosis*
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / therapy
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Achalasia / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / therapy
  • Male
  • Medical History Taking
  • Pedigree
  • Siblings
  • Syndrome
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Barium Sulfate