[Adrenal gland diseases: Addison's Disease].

Abstract

Addison's disease typically results from the autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex and requires lifelong replacement with glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Main symptoms are non-specific and, therefore, often overlooked or misleading. Patients are frequently not diagnosed until experiencing a life-threatening adrenal crisis. This article highlights the essential clinical characteristics, diagnostic aspects and principles of management of adrenal insufficiency.

• Authors: Irina Chifu, Stefanie Hahner
• Journal: Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) (Dtsch Med Wochenschr) Vol. 147 Issue 3 Pg. 98-106 (Jan 2022) ISSN: 1439-4413 [Electronic] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Nebennieren-Erkrankungen: Morbus Addison.
• PMID: 35100642 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: Thieme. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Glucocorticoids

Topics

• Addison Disease (diagnosis, therapy)
• Adrenal Cortex
• Adrenal Gland Diseases (diagnosis, therapy)
• Adrenal Insufficiency (diagnosis)
• Glucocorticoids (therapeutic use)
• Humans