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Hypoglycaemia in adrenal insufficiency
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 Adrenal insufficiency encompasses a group of congenital and acquired disorders that lead to inadequate steroid production by the adrenal glands, mainly glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and androgens.
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Clinical Medicine, 2011 In 1855, Thomas Addison identified a clinical syndrome characterized by wasting and hyperpigmentation as the result of adrenal gland destruction (1). This landmark observation paved the way for progress in understanding and treating adrenal insufficiency,
Wiebke Arlt
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, 2016 A functioning adrenal axis is a prerequisite for survival in critical illness. In this chapter we describe basic adrenal physiology, and the presentation and treatment of adrenal crisis.
Cohen, Jeremy +3 more
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Adrenal insufficiency and pregnancy
Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity, 2022 INTRODUCTION: Adrenal insufficiency is a disorder characterized by the failure of adrenocortical function because of distorted function of hypothalamic-pituitary- adrenal (HPA) axis.
Kaltsas, G.A., Alexandraki, K.I.
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Therapy for adrenal insufficiency
Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents, 2007 Adrenal insufficiency is a rare disorder in which the adrenal cortex fails to secrete sufficient amounts of steroid hormones. All adrenal hormones are affected in primary adrenal insufficiency, whereas only glucocorticoid secretion is deficient in ...
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Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency -current diagnostic approaches and future perspectives
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 The adrenal glands are small endocrine glands located on top of each kidney, producing hormones regulating important functions in our body like metabolism and stress.
Anette S. B. Wolff +4 more
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Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Key Clinical Message Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can cause acute abdomen following adrenal insufficiency or adrenal infarction. Therefore, when diffusely enlarged adrenal glands and adrenal insufficiency of unknown cause are seen in a patient presenting
Risa Hirata +7 more
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Adrenal cortex development and related disorders leading to adrenal insufficiency. [PDF]
, 2021 The adult human adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones that are crucial for life, supporting immune response, glucose homeostasis, salt balance and sexual maturation. It consists of three histologically distinct and functionally specialized zones.
Flück, Christa E., Pignatti, Emanuele
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International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 2021 Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of public health importance globally. The incidence of pulmonary TB is rising in sub-Saharan Africa. Bilateral adrenal destruction and the use of medications such as rifampicin are possible mechanisms by which
Taoreed Adegoke Azeez +4 more
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Challenging Diagnosis of Addison’s Disease Presenting with Adrenal Crisis
Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2021 Primary adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison’s disease, is a rare but potentially fatal condition resulting from the failure of the adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoid and/or mineralocorticoid hormones.
Ni Wayan Wina Dharmesti +4 more
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