Achard-Thiers syndrome 1546688 224119547 2008-07-07T11:58:05Z AnjaManix 5964318 {{Infobox_Disease | Name = Achard-Thiers syndrome | Image = | Caption = | DiseasesDB = 33820| ICD10 = {{ICD10|E|25|9|e|20}}| ICD9 = {{ICD9|255.2}} | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | }} '''Achard-Thiers syndrome''' combines the features of [[Adrenogenital syndrome]] and [[Cushing's syndrome|Cushing syndrome]]. It is also known as diabetic-bearded woman syndrome (diabète des femmes à barbe). The disease is named for [[Emile Achard]] and [[Joseph Thiers]]. ==Clinical features== Achard-Thiers syndrome affects mostly [[postmenopausal]] women and comprises [[diabetes mellitus]], deep voice, [[hirsutism]] or [[hypertrichosis]], [[clitoral hypertrophy]] and [[Congenital adrenal hyperplasia|adrenal cortical hyperplasia or adenoma]]. Patients often also have [[amenorrhoea]], [[hypertension]] and [[osteoporosis]]. ==References== * B.G. Firkin & J.A.Whitworth (1987). ''Dictionary of Medical Eponyms''. Parthenon Publishing. ISBN 1-85070-333-7 * [http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm/338.html Who Named It?] [[Category:Endocrinology]] [[Category:Syndromes]] {{disease-stub}} [[id:Sindrom Achard-Thiers]] [[it:Sindrome di Achard-Thiers]]