Adrenal Crisis
William Mounstephen
Introduction
Often presents with nonspecific complaints
Requires high index of suspicion
Adrenal cortex unable to produce enough glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid in response to stress
Table 44.1 Adrenal Insufficiency | ||||
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Clinical Presentation
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Gradual onset of symptoms/complaints such as weakness, fatigue, malaise, anorexia, weight loss
Salt craving
Hypotension
Skin hyperpigmentation: lips, buccal mucosa, nipples, groin, palmar/axillary creases, areas of old scars or friction
Infancy
Older Child/Adolescent
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