Achard–Thiers syndrome

Achard–Thiers syndrome
Other namesDiabetic Bearded Woman Syndrome
SpecialtyEndocrinology 
SymptomsDiabetes mellitus, deep voice, hirsutism, clitoral hypertrophy, adrenal cortical hyperplasia or adenoma amenorrhoea, hypertension and osteoporosis.
Usual onsetPost menopausal.
Diagnostic methodClinical findings.
Differential diagnosisAcquired adrenogenital syndrome, empty sella syndrome, diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Named after

Achard–Thiers syndrome (also known as diabetic-bearded woman syndrome) is a rare disorder mainly occurring in postmenopausal women. It is characterized by type II diabetes mellitus and signs related to the overproduction of androgens.

The disease is named for Emile Achard and Joseph Thiers.

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