SIMMONDS’ DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH PERNICIOUS ANEMIA, WITH BIOASSAY OF LARGE CHROMO-PHOBE ADENOMA

Abstract
In addn. to the usual findings of low B.M.R. and low blood-sugar level, the patient exhibited a marked increase in chloride excretion. There was a therapeutic response to high-salt diet and cortin. Adm. of growth hormone prepns. resulted in marked but transitory improvement.. There was an impairment in glucose absorption. Liver therapy failed to initiate a reticulocyte response.