Endocrine Disorders: Evaluation and Management
Summary
- Adrenal insufficiency is classified as primary (failure at the level of the adrenal gland) or secondary (failure at the level of the pituitary or hypothalamus)
- In primary AI, the plasma ACTH level is generally high (> 100 pg/mL), whereas in secondary AI, plasma ACTH is low or low-to-normal
- Primary AI may present with salt craving, hyperkalemia, or hyperpigmentation
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Keywords: Endocrine Disorders