hrp0084p2-176 | Adrenals | ESPE2015

Triple A Syndrome – the Second Most Common Cause of Chronic Adrenal Insufficiency in North Africa?

Mohammedi Kahina , Ladjouze Asmahane , Tebaibia Ammar , Kedji Leila , Maoudj Abdelmajid , Berkouk Karima , Bensmina Manoubia , Amoura Souhila , Boudjella Mohamed El Amine , Laraba Abdennour

Background: Triple A syndrome (AAAS, OMIM#231550) is a very rare inherited disease characterized by the association of chronic adrenal insufficiency, achalasia, alacrima and central and peripheral neurological disorders. It is caused by mutations in the AAAS gene which encodes the nuclear pore complex scaffolding protein ALADIN. The relative prevalence and genotype of AAAS in the Maghreb countries has not been ascertained.Objective and hypotheses: To est...