Predisposing Factors for Adrenal Insufficiency
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- 28 May 2009
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 360 (22) , 2328-2339
Abstract
Clinicians must be aware of the growing list of causes and predisposing factors that may lead to the life-threatening disorder of acute adrenal insufficiency. This review provides a guide to the recognition and treatment of adrenal insufficiency, whether it is primary or secondary to disease, hereditary disorders, medication use, or critical illness.Keywords
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