Addison Disease in Adults: Diagnosis and Management

被引:31
作者
Chakera, Ali J. [1 ]
Vaidya, Bijay [1 ]
机构
[1] Royal Devon & Exeter Hosp, Dept Endocrinol, Exeter EX2 5DW, Devon, England
关键词
Addison disease; Adrenal; Glucocorticoid; Hypoadrenalism; Mineralocorticoid; ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY;
D O I
10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.12.017
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Addison disease is a rare but potentially fatal disorder of the adrenal glands. Its manifestations are often confused with many common disorders, and a high index of suspicion is required for the diagnosis. Optimum steroid replacement and patient education are vital for good quality of life and to prevent acute adrenal crisis in this condition. (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. The American Journal of Medicine (2010) 123, 409-413
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页码:409 / 413
页数:5
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