[Various immunologic indices in primary chronic adrenal insufficiency].

Patients with primary chronic adrenal insufficiency (PCAI) in decompensation demonstrated a decrease in the total level of blood immunoglobulins, in particular IgG, with the normal level of B-lymphocytes. A decrease in IgG and an increase in IgA content was noted in the eucorticoid state; relative and absolute lymphocytosis determined by an increase in T- and B-lymphocytes was also noted. In overdosage of cortisone acetate the total number of immunoglobulins was normal, but IgA was raised and IgG lowered.

[Immunologic indices in Itsenko-Cushing disease and syndrome].

Examination of 13 untreated patients with Itsenko--Cushing disease and syndrome showed an increase in total Ig as well as IgA, IgM and IgG, a decrease in the number of O-cells, and the absence of significant change in in the blood content of T-lymphocytes. A decrease in the amount of B-lymphocytes was noted in this group of patients with GTT of diabetic type or mild diabetes mellitus. Repeated examination of 7 of these patients 1-1.