Hyperpigmentation endocrine L81.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Endocrine hyperpigmentation; endocrinological hyperpigmentation

Definition
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Melanocytic skin pigmentation in ACTH- or MSH-forming tumours, also in Addison's disease, acromegaly, Cushing's syndrome, hyperthyroidism and in pregnancy (Chloasma gravidarum) s.a. under melasma.

Therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease.

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Outgoing links (4)

Acromegaly; Addison's disease; Cushing's syndrome (overview); Melasma;

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Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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