Adrenal Failure Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Adrenal Insufficiency

Bilateral adrenalectomy or drug-induced adrenal insufficiency may be considered as iatrogenic etiologies for adrenal failure. [bmcendocrdisord.biomedcentral.com]

T272P) NR5A1 mutation in a patient with 46, XY DSD without adrenal insufficiency. We describe a novel missense mutation c.814A C (p. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Causes of adrenal failure The number of patients that are permanently adrenal insufficient due to treatment of Cushing’s syndrome is actually quite small compared to other [csrf.net]

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Addison Disease

adrenal failure crisis acute insufficiency addison cortisol therapy treatment This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access. [doi.org]

[…] of death for patients with both DM and primary adrenal failure. [doi.org]

[…] other causes of adrenal failure using other tests as necessary. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Triple A Syndrome

Adrenal insufficiency usually presents in the first decade of life, however in some patients it may occur later in life or may even lack completely. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The majority of cases are associated with mutations in the AAAS gene, which encodes a novel, 60-kDa WD-repeat nuclear pore protein, alacrima-achalasia-adrenal insufficiency [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All known patients with triple A-like disorders are still young so that we cannot exclude that they develop adrenal failure at a later time. [abstracts.eurospe.org]

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Adrenal insufficiency Adrenal insufficiency due to suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is a rare but life-threatening condition that can develop if [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of the adrenal glands and eventually death. [en.wikipedia.org]

Endocrine management The endocrine complications of DMD and its treatment include impaired growth, delayed puberty, and adrenal insufficiency. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hyponatremia

Thus patients with lung (pneumonia, etc.), cardiac (cardiac failure), kidney (renal insufficiency), hepatic (cirrhosis), endocrine (hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency) [academic.oup.com]

Plasma cortisol and corticotropin levels allowed the diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

KEYWORDS: Adrenal insufficiency; Cortisol; Hyponatremia; Hypothyroidism; SIADH; Thyroid [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Endocrine Dysfunction

The accumulation of the VLCFA and the associated oxidative stress can present with a spectrum of significant neurologic disease, adrenal insufficiency, and testicular dysfunction [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Most with adrenal insufficiency were glucocorticoid dependent; other endocrinopathies were more common in chronically transfused patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Adrenocortical function: Two patients had adrenal insufficiency. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Congenital Isolated ACTH Deficiency

Normal cortisol responseto corticotropinin patients with secondary adrenal failure. Arch Intern Med 2083;143:2276–2279. Google Scholar 29. [doi.org]

1 diabetes mellitus, autoimmune thyroid disease, and adrenal failure. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Case 4 had a transient increase in transaminases during acute adrenal failure. [journals.plos.org]

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Addisonian Crisis

The diagnosis of acute hypoadrenalism seldom is considered in patients without known adrenal insufficiency who are taking supraphysiologic amounts of glucocorticoids. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, failure to treat a pregnant woman with adrenal insufficiency can result in death of mother and/or loss of the child. [endocrinology.org]

Adrenal crisis is a life threatening emergency in patients with primary (classic addisonian crisis), or secondary adrenal failure. [aci.health.nsw.gov.au]

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Adrenal Infarction

[…] acute adrenal failure, revealing bilateral adrenal infarction, as a first manifestation of the PAPS. [ard.bmj.com]

Case Report First Online: 22 March 2014 Abstract A 72-year-old man developed bilateral adrenal hemorrhage causing primary adrenal failure three days after total hip replacement [link.springer.com]

Infections of the adrenal gland such as tuberculosis and histoplasmosis may cause adrenal failure. [unboundmedicine.com]

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Adrenal Hemorrhage

Adrenal insufficiency can be fatal, but is rarely reported [1]. [sonoworld.com]

In cases of chronic adrenal hemorrhage complicated by adrenal insufficiency, patients must maintain adequate hydration and salt intake. [emedicine.medscape.com]

J Rheumatol. 20 : 1802 – 1804. 18, Topliss D. 1991 Postoprerative primary adrenal failure in a patient with anticardiolipin antibodies. [academic.oup.com]

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Hypopituitarism

Cortisol 20 µg/dL – normal; adrenal insufficiency unlikely Cortisol 20 µg/dL but 5 µg/dL – evaluate for pituitary failure; secondary adrenal insufficiency likely Evaluation [arupconsult.com]

/dL but 5 µg/dL – evaluate for pituitary failure; secondary adrenal insufficiency likely Evaluation for pituitary failure Insulin tolerance testing (ITT) Not recommended in [arupconsult.com]

While she was being prepared for thyroidectomy, adrenal failure developed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Iatrogenic Cushing's Disease

In the literature, there are a few adult cases who developed ICS and subsequent adrenal insufficiency associated with TS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Following prolonged use of CP at medium doses, adrenal insufficiency may be more common than previously described. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sibel et al. [ 6 ] reported that four patients had evidence of secondary adrenal failure following withdrawal of CP or considerable lowering of the dose, and the HPA axis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia with Iron Overload Type 2

Latent adrenal and thyroid failure was detected in one patient. Which treatment must I follow if I have the disease? [enerca.org]

Sideroblastic anaemia and primary adrenal insufficiency due to a mitochondrial respiratory chain disorder in the absence of mtDNA deletion. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Once case of fatal adrenal hemmorhage. [89] Joints bones muscles cartilage: Hypotonia (generalized or tructal) with increasing severity. [autoinflammatory-search.org]

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Neonatal Adrenoleukodystrophy

In most cases, a severe adrenal insufficiency occurs: the adrenal glands are severely atrophied and plasma ACTH levels were markedly elevated. [ela-asso.com]

X-linked ALD is caused by failure in the metabolism of very long-chain fatty acids which accumulate principally in the CNS and adrenal glands. [rb.org.br]

Biological signs of adrenal insufficiency were present in five cases. CT scan showed a demyelinating process in four patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Sheehan Syndrome

Acute adrenal failure (addisonian crisis) can lead to life-threatening shock. [mayoclinic.org]

Most symptoms of secondary adrenal insufficiency are similar to those of primary adrenal insufficiency. [mayoclinic.org]

Primary adrenal insufficiency When the cortex is damaged and doesn't produce enough adrenocortical hormones, the condition is called primary adrenal insufficiency. [mayoclinic.org]

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Autoimmune Adrenal Insufficiency

Adrenal Insufficiency Regardless of the precise cause of adrenal gland destruction, the result, especially if both glands are affected, is impaired adrenal function or failure [pubs.sciepub.com]

[…] with, or after adrenal failure. [news-medical.net]

Acute adrenal failure (addisonian crisis) can lead to life-threatening shock. [mayoclinic.org]

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Bilateral Massive Adrenal Hemorrhage

J Rheumatol. 20 : 1802 – 1804. 18, Topliss D. 1991 Postoprerative primary adrenal failure in a patient with anticardiolipin antibodies. [academic.oup.com]

Ebola virus infection may also cause similar acute adrenal failure. [ citation needed ] Diagnosis [ edit ] Diagnostic criteria is based on clinical features of adrenal insufficiency [en.wikipedia.org]

Abdominal or flank tenderness on examination of a patient with isolated severe TBI and shock should raise the suspicion of adrenal failure. [jintensivecare.biomedcentral.com]

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Autoimmune Hypophysitis

Khan, Normal Short Synacthen Test in Patients with Secondary Adrenal Failure, Annals of Saudi Medicine, 10.5144/0256-4947.1998.151, 18, 2, (151-153), (1998). [doi.org]

CI: epilepsy, heart disease, adrenal failure. Consult lab first. [almostadoctor.co.uk]

Secondary hypothyroidism and adrenal failure occur only in the more advanced cases. [web.archive.org]

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Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2

Search terms included hyponatremia, hypothyroidism, autoimmune thyroid disease, adrenal insufficiency, adrenal failure, Schmidt’s syndrome and autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome [link.springer.com]

Search terms included hyponatremia, hypothyroidism, autoimmune thyroid disease, adrenal insufficiency, adrenal failure, Schmidt's syndrome and autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome [insights.ovid.com]

Adrenal insufficiency may be primary, secondary, or tertiary with varied etiologies. [unboundmedicine.com]

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Waterhouse Friderichsen Syndrome

Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome, also known as hemorrhagic adrenalitis, is a condition that describes acute adrenal failure, caused by hemorrhage within the adrenal glands [symptoma.com]

There is bleeding into the ADRENAL GLANDS causing adrenal failure and SHOCK. Enlarging purple spots appear on the skin and there is rapid collapse and coma. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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Hypoaldosteronism

One month later she was admitted with signs of acute adrenal failure, i.e. fatigue, severe nausea, blood pressure of 80/60 mmHg, extracellular dehydration, hyponatremia (118 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There are several causes for this condition, including adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and some medications such as certain diuretics, NSAIDs, and ACE [en.wikipedia.org]

Insufficiency (see Adrenal Insufficiency, [[Adrenal Insufficiency]]) Physiology : decreased cortisol and aldosterone Note: in contrast, pituitary disease does not result [mdnxs.com]

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Orthostatic Syncope

Insufficiency a) Volume Loss blood loss fluid loss (examples: diarrhea, sweating, diuresis, dehydration) b) Medications; antihypertensives antiparkinsonian alcohol B-blockers [unmc.edu]

insufficiency). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] minutes then sitting, then, standing for 1 and 3 minutes Causes : a) Volume loss b) Medications c) Situational d) Primary Autonomic Disease e) Secondary Autonomic Disease f) Adrenal [unmc.edu]

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Panhypopituitarism

Acute presentation: 46 year old patient was admitted as an emergency with vomiting, hypotension and serum cortisol of 26 nmol/L indicative of adrenal failure. [endocrine-abstracts.org]

Patients with panhypopituitarism usually have features of adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, and gonadal failure, along with poor responses to stress. [britannica.com]

[…] that you see in primary adrenal insufficiency as secondary adrenal insufficiency does not affect the zona glomerulosa where aldosterone is made and thus does not result in [ucsfmed.wordpress.com]

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Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome

Patients with the classic triad (hypoparathyroidism, adrenal failure, and candidiasis) made up only half the series. [nejm.org]

Abstract Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by hypoparathyroidism, adrenal failure, chronic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This was associated with adrenal failure, which was the first or only endocrinopathy in 47% of males vs. 7% of females. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Orthostatic Hypotension

Hypovolemia can be caused by several conditions including dehydration, chronic bleeding, adrenal insufficiency, diabetes insipidus, diarrhea, and chronic vomiting. [rarediseases.org]

Chronic hypotension Primary acquired disease of the adrenals: Addison's disease (autoimmune adrenal failure). This is perhaps the best remembered cause of hypotension. [patient.info]

Non-neurogenic causes can include hypovolemia, cardiac pump failure, and venous pooling. [rarediseases.org]

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Adrenal Gland Disease

Although adrenal insufficiency usually develops over time, it can also appear suddenly as an acute adrenal failure (adrenal crisis). [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Acute adrenal failure (addisonian crisis) can lead to life-threatening shock. [mayoclinic.org]

failure of the pituitary gland to adequately stimulate the production of adrenal hormones (“secondary” adrenal insufficiency). [empoweryourhealth.org]

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Myxedema Coma

If hypothyroidism is due to hypothalamic or pituitary insufficiency, the condition is even more serious because it is also accompanied by adrenal failure. [aneskey.com]

Hydrocortisone should be administered until coexisting adrenal insufficiency is ruled out. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] hypopituitarism and secondary adrenal insufficiency. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Hypoglycemia

Other features may suggest sepsis, chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hepatic failure. if cause remains unclear, obtain labs: Insulin level Insulin level 3 microunits/ml (21 [emcrit.org]

Severe infection Cancer causing poor oral intake or cancer involving the liver Adrenal insufficiency Kidney failure Liver failure Congenital, genetic defects in the regulation [emedicinehealth.com]

Abstract Patients with adrenal insufficiency require appropriate glucocorticoid replacement therapy; however, reliable biological parameters for optimizing glucocorticoid [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hypotension

Chronic hypotension Primary acquired disease of the adrenals: Addison's disease (autoimmune adrenal failure). This is perhaps the best remembered cause of hypotension. [patient.info]

failure (Addisonian crisis); and neuropathies associated with cancer, particularly lung cancer or pancreatic cancer. [diagnose-me.com]

NB: secondary adrenal insufficiency causes hypotension. The clinical features are similar to Addison's disease but usually with less pronounced hypovolaemia. [patient.info]

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Pituitary Apoplexy

adrenal failure crisis acute insufficiency addison cortisol therapy treatment This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access. [oadoi.org]

Dehydroepiandrosterone replacement in women with adrenal insufficiency. N Engl J Med 1999;341(14): 1013–1020. [oadoi.org]

Adrenal insufficiency. N Engl J Med 1996;335(16): 1206–1212. Google Scholar 5. van Geel BM, Assies J, Wanders RJ, Barth PG. [oadoi.org]

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