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Achalasia-Alacrima Syndrome

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achalasia-alacrima syndrome.

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At a Glance, Synonyms, Genetic Inheritance, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Clinical Aspects, Precautions before Anesthesia, Anesthetic Considerations, Pharmacological Implications, Other Condition to Be Considered, References

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"The adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) insensitivity syndrome is an inherited disorder, but in a small minority it is an acquired abnormality induced by the formation of antibodies that block ACTH receptors. In contrast to Addison syndrome, the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone axis functions normally...."

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