The final suspected diagnosis was secondary adrenal insufficiency for 26 patients (another 24 patients) (81.3%). Profound adrenal failure was identified for 14 patients (43.8% of all cases ...

Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a condition where the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones, particularly cortisol, which is crucial for various bodily functions. This condition can arise ...

First, patients who undergo surgery in the suprasellar region often receive stress doses of glucocorticoids to prevent secondary adrenal insufficiency. If steroid-induced insulin resistance causes ...

Addison's disease, also called primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism, is a rare disorder affecting the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys, are small but ...

Primary ovarian insufficiency was associated with a higher risk for autoimmune conditions including hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency.