Adrenal insufficiency classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
There is no established system for the classification of [disease name].
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[Disease name] may be classified according to [classification method] into [number] subtypes/groups: [group1], [group2], [group3], and [group4].
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[Disease name] may be classified into [large number > 6] subtypes based on [classification method 1], [classification method 2], and [classification method 3]. [Disease name] may be classified into several subtypes based on [classification method 1], [classification method 2], and [classification method 3].
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Based on the duration of symptoms, [disease name] may be classified as either acute or chronic.
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If the staging system involves specific and characteristic findings and features: According to the [staging system + reference], there are [number] stages of [malignancy name] based on the [finding1], [finding2], and [finding3]. Each stage is assigned a [letter/number1] and a [letter/number2] that designate the [feature1] and [feature2].
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The staging of [malignancy name] is based on the [staging system].
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There is no established system for the staging of [malignancy name].
Classification
Adrenal Insufficiency may be classified according to location of pathology into three subtypes:
In Primary adrenal insufficiency, the primary pathology lies in the adrenal glands leading to decreased production of cortisol, aldosterone and androgens. Although, the androgen deficiency manifests only in females as the adrenal gland is the only source of androgens in females. Secondary adrenal insufficiency and tertiary adrenal insufficiency are subclassified together as central adrenal insufficiency. In Secondary adrenal insufficiency the pathology lies in the pituitary gland leading to reduced production of ACTH. Whereas, in tertiary adrenal insufficiency the pathology lies in the hypothalamus leading to reduced production of CRH. [1]