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  • Title: [Addison disease during pregnancy--a diagnostic dilemma. Symptoms are similar to normal pregnancy problems].
    Author: Wålinder O.
    Journal: Lakartidningen; ; 102(26-27):1988-90. PubMed ID: 16044755.
    Abstract:
    The symptoms of primary adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's disease) such as fatigue, anorexia, hypotension and hyperpigmentation are similar to those of normal pregnancy. Addison's disease is rare and the diagnosis can easily be overlooked during pregnancy. The concentration of corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) and cortisol in serum as well as urinary free cortisol increase 2-3 times during pregnancy. Therefore, the reference ranges for nonpregnant persons cannot be used during pregnancy. The diagnosis of Addison's disease in pregnancy should be based on analysis of p-ACTH which remains within the reference range in normal pregnancy until delivery. A case of Addison's disease diagnosed during pregnancy is presented and it illustrates the diagnostic difficulties. In patients taking oral estrogen containing contraceptives, serum levels of CBG and cortisol also increase 2-3 times, making s-cortisol values difficult to interpret. Also in these patients, analysis of p-ACTH is of value when suspecting Addison's disease.
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