RESUMO

Achalasia is very uncommon in children. It is still more when it is associated with alacrima and adrenal insufficiency, a disorder known as Allgrove's Syndrome (Triple-A-Syndrome). This paper describes a 21-years-old man with lack of lacrimation, achalasia and glucocorticoid deficiency. Additional features included: Hyperreflexia, pes cavus, muscle weakness, and nasal speech. Indicating that the disorder has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. This case has been diagnosed at adulthood.

Assuntos

Insuficiência Adrenal , Síndromes do Olho Seco , Acalasia Esofágica , Adulto , Humanos , Masculino , Síndrome