Schmidt's syndrome. Interrelationships between thyroid hormones and cortisol

Heim, J.; Ferrand, P.

Pathologie-Biologie 29(8): 499-502

1981


ISSN/ISBN: 0369-8114
PMID: 7029430
Document Number: 171815
An hypothyroidism is discovered. Secondary, a primary adrenal insufficiency is proved. Therefore, we can affirm the Schmidt's syndrome. The anti-adrenal and anti-thyroid antibodies are positive; when the glucocorticoid treatment is begun, the dose of thyroxine treatment must be decreased. That point allows us to discuss the interrelationships between thyroid and adrenals.

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