Secondary adrenal insufficiency
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: hypocortisolism; hypocorticism; adrenocortical hypofunction
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Adrenal Insufficiency from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Related Chapters
- Addison disease, primary adrenocortical insufficiency
- ACTH stimulation test
- Cushing's syndrome, overproduction of cortisol
- Insulin tolerance test, another test used to identify sub-types of adrenal insufficiency.
- Adrenal fatigue (hypoadrenia), a term used in alternative medicine to describe a believed exhaustion of the adrenal glands.