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  • Title: Adrenal insufficiency in a general hospital over a 14-year period.
    Author: Shapiro M, Zalewski S, Steiner Z, Bernheim J, Nabriski D, Taragan R, Bruderman I, Shenkman L.
    Journal: Isr J Med Sci; 1984 May; 20(5):381-7. PubMed ID: 6088424.
    Abstract:
    Over a 14-year period, 26 patients with adrenal insufficiency of multiple etiology were evaluated. Eight were diagnosed at autopsy, six of whom had acute bilateral adrenal hemorrhage. Nine had chronic adrenal insufficiency. Of these, five were idiopathic and three had polyglandular disorders. Four others had tuberculosis. Six of nine patients with chronic adrenal insufficiency were hyperpigmented. Unusual manifestations of adrenal hypocorticism included hypercalcemia, flaccid paralysis, and joint contractures. The presence of multiple hormonal deficiencies focused the diagnosis on hypopituitarism. Two cases of isolated ACTH deficiency were detected. Patients with familial Mediterranean fever with amyloidosis commonly presented with reduced adrenal reserve rather than overt insufficiency. Metastatic cancer of the adrenal glands was a rare cause of reduced adrenal reserve.
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