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  DiseasesDB     = 33820|
  ICD10          = {{ICD10|E|25|9|e|20}}|
  ICD9           = {{ICD9|255.2}} |
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'''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).

==Etymology==

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]]


[[id:Sindrom Achard-Thiers]]
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