Addison's Disease — Research Summary
Printed from RareWays (rareways.com.au) on 5 April 2026
For general awareness only. Not medical advice. Discuss all care options with your healthcare team.
5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Primary adrenal insufficiency and autoimmune thyroiditis in an adolescent with Castleman-TAFRO syndrome.
Mustafa Manahil et al. — JCEM case reports (1 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41928868/
- 2.
Identification of Compound Heterozygous CYP11A1 Variants via Reanalysis of Clinical Sequencing Data.
Acosta Bedón Ana et al. — American journal of medical genetics. Part A (1 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41386740/
- 3.
Corticosteroid Exposure in Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Global Airway Disease: Adrenal and Bone Impact.
Haase C et al. (31 March 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41916727/
- 4.
Hormone deficiency and cardiovascular disease: clinical impact, treatment strategies and prognostic prediction.
Iglesias P (29 March 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41904647/
- 5.
Incidence and hospital outcomes of acute adrenal crisis in a Swisswide cohort study.
Gafner S et al. (27 March 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41894571/
Clinical Trials — Currently Recruiting (Australia)
Ask your doctor whether you or your child may be eligible for any of these trials.
- 1.
Platform of Randomized Adaptive Clinical Trials in Critical Illness
Recruiting — Na — University Health Network, Toronto
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05440851
- 2.
A Trial to Evaluate EP-104GI in Adults With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE).
Recruiting — Phase 1 — Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05608681
- 3.
Long-term Safety and Efficacy Extension Study for Participants With Advanced Tumors Who Are Currently on Treatment or in Follow-up in a Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Study (MK-3475-587/KEYNOTE-587)
Recruiting — Phase 3 — Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03486873
- 4.
Rare Disease Patient Registry & Natural History Study - Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Recruiting — Sanford Health
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01793168
- 5.
Tovorafenib for Treatment of Craniopharyngioma in Children and Young Adults
Recruiting — Phase 2 — Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05465174
Source: RareWays research directory. Data from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Addison's Disease
Addison's Disease is a rare disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones, particularly cortisol and aldosterone. Affecting roughly 1 in 10,000 Australians, it requires lifelong hormone replacement therapy. Adrenal crises triggered by illness or injury can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
Most Recent Research
The idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (CD)-TAFRO variant (iMCD-TAFRO) is a rare, clinically aggressive lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, anasarca, fever, reticulin fibrosis/renal failure, and organomegaly. Associated with elevated inflammatory cytokines, iMCD-TAFRO can present severe systemic complications. Here, we report a previously healthy adolescent male presenting with severe systemic inflammation, diffuse lymphadenopathy, anasarca, renal impairment, and hepatosplenomegaly. His clinical course was complicated by suspected bilateral adrenal infarction leading to primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) requiring glucocorticoid (GC) replacement and new-onset autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) requiring thyroid hormone replacement, suggesting a broader autoimmune process. Diagnosis of iMCD-TAFRO was supported by a right iliac lymph node biopsy showing CD features. The patient was successfully treated with high-dose GC followed by targeted immunosuppressive therapy with siltuximab, an anti-interleukin-6 monoclonal antibody. This case highlights a rare presentation of iMCD-TAFRO syndrome in a pediatric patient with unique co-occurrence of 2 endocrinopathies; PAI and AIT. Prompt recognition of potential associated endocrinopathies and a multidisciplinary approach are critical for management and improved outcomes in this life-threatening condition.
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