Adrenal atrophy historical perspective
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maryam Hadipour, M.D.[2]
Overview
We have had many famous cases of adrenal atrophy.
Historical Perspective
There is limited information about the historical perspective of adrenal atrophy.
Famous Cases
The following are a few famous cases of adrenal atrophy:
- President John F. Kennedy was diagnosed with Addison’s disease after his election in 1960, due to an autoimmune disease, attacking the adrenal tissue.
- The King Henry VIII was known as a domineering, philanderer king, who became bloated and significantly obese after 35 years of being in power. Historian Robert Hutchinson has theorized that he has had Cushing’s Syndrome.[1]
References
- ↑ Hutchinson, Robert (2011). Young Henry : the rise to power of Henry VIII. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. ISBN 9780753827710.
- ↑ McQueen, Charlene (2010). Comprehensive toxicology. Oxford: Elsevier. ISBN 978-0080468686.
- ↑ Noland, Claire (2007). John F. Kennedy's Addison's disease was probably caused by rare autoimmune disease. U.S.: John F. Kennedy's Addison's disease was probably caused by rare autoimmune disease.