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Addison's disease and ACTH-producing pituitary microadenoma
Revista Médica del Hospital General de México, 2015 A 28-year-old man diagnosed with primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) in 2002. Following diagnosis, replacement therapy with hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone was indicated. Hydrocortisone replacement therapy was unsuccessful, and increased
S.S. Ortega +3 more
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Addison's Disease: Evaluation of Twenty Nine Cases - Original Article
Endocrinology Research and Practice, 2006 Primary adrenal failure (Addison's disease) is a clinical disorder characterized by destruction of the adrenal cortex leading to decreased production of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and/or adrenal androgens.
Hulusi Atmaca +3 more
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Endocrine Connections, 2017 Introduction: Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) is a rare but severe and potentially life-threatening condition. No previous studies have characterized Portuguese patients with PAI.
Lia Ferreira +15 more
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[Primary adrenal insufficiency due to autoimmune adrenalitis].
Revista medica de Chile, 2003 We report a 10 years old boy, admitted with a history of asthenia, anorexia and weight loss of 4 kg. Initial laboratory work up showed metabolic acidosis and hyponatremia. The patient had no circadian rhythm of serum cortisol and an adrenal stimulation test confirmed the presence of adrenal insufficiency.
Santiago, Muzzo +2 more
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Hyperkalemia in a patient with myasthenia gravis: case presentation
BMC Endocrine Disorders, 2019 Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is the most common disorder of neuromuscular transmission, and it is typified by fluctuating degrees and variable combinations of weakness in the ocular, bulbar, limb, and respiratory muscles.
Mi-Chu Lin +3 more
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The Diagnosis and Staging of Hypocortisolism in Progressing Autoimmune Adrenalitis [PDF]
Pediatric Research, 1983 The course of development of hypocortisolism was studied in 20 patients with autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidosis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) for 1.3-9.3 years during which time the patients underwent at least three 2-h ACTH tests (2hAT). A slow progression of the disease was evident and could be staged.
S, Leisti, P, Ahonen, J, Perheentupa
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Presentation and Management of Addison's Disease in a 10‐Year‐Old Boy: A Case Report
iLABMED, Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 59-63, March 2026.ABSTRACT Addison's disease, or primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by impaired adrenal hormone production. We report a case of a 10‐year‐old boy with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and secondary Addison's disease on long‐term corticosteroid therapy who presented with recurrent non‐bilious vomiting, low‐grade fever,
Srinivasan Sivannan +4 more
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Adrenal Tuberculosis Presenting as Adrenal Crisis: A Rare Presentation of Common Disease
Case Reports in Endocrinology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.We report a case of a 45‐year‐old man presenting with hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia and diffuse hyperpigmentation. Monitoring serum cortisol was 0.5 μg/dL, and the computerized tomography (CT) scan showed bilateral adrenal enlargement, consistent with primarily adrenal insufficiency (AI) likely due to adrenal tuberculosis (TB ...
Berhanu Kelemework Fenta +4 more
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Diagnosis and treatment of endocrinological complications of immunotherapy of oncological diseases
Ожирение и метаболизм, 2018 In this lecture, we discuss in detail the endocrinopathies associated with the use of immune-checkpoint inhibitors in oncology. The cases, terms and features of clinical manifestations of endocrine-related immune reactions are discussed, and practical ...
Ekaterina A. Pigarova +3 more
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International Journal of Clinical Practice, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Background Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) is a rare but life‐threatening endocrine disorder with diverse etiologies. Although research activity has expanded in recent decades, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global PAI scholarship has been lacking.
Dianmei Xi +4 more
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