Addison disease in adults: diagnosis and management

Ali J Chakera; Bijay Vaidya

doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.12.017

Addison disease in adults: diagnosis and management

Am J Med. 2010 May;123(5):409-13. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.12.017.

Authors

Ali J Chakera¹, Bijay Vaidya

Affiliation

¹ Department of Endocrinology, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK.

PMID: 20399314
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.12.017

Abstract

Addison disease is a rare but potentially fatal disorder of the adrenal glands. Its manifestations are often confused with many common disorders, and a high index of suspicion is required for the diagnosis. Optimum steroid replacement and patient education are vital for good quality of life and to prevent acute adrenal crisis in this condition.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Addison Disease / diagnosis*
Addison Disease / drug therapy*
Addison Disease / etiology
Adult
Follow-Up Studies
Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
Humans
Mineralocorticoids / therapeutic use

Substances

Glucocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids