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Addison's disease: An endocrine emergency
Publication details
Dr Ross Hamblin, Dr Masud Haq, Dr Dennis Barnes
Foundation Years Journal, volume 8, issue 5, p.10 (123Doc Education, London, May 2014)
Abstract
Primary hypoadrenalism, also known as ‘Addison’s disease’ is a rare condition, currently affecting around 8,400 individuals in the United Kingdom (1). Often insidious, it is potentially life-threatening if not recognised and treated promptly. This article aims to highlight the diagnosis, investigation and management of Addison’s disease by focussing on a patient who presented acutely to our Emergency Department.
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Authors
Dr Ross Hamblin
FY1 Doctor, Diabetes/Endocrine Department, The Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Road, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4QJ.
ross.hamblin@nhs.net
Dr Masud Haq
Consultant Physician, Diabetes/Endocrine Department, The Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Road, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4QJ.
masudhaq@nhs.net
Dr Dennis Barnes
Consultant Physician, Diabetes/Endocrine Department, The Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Road, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4QJ.
dbarnes2@nhs.net
References
1. Wass J, Howlett T, Arlt W, et al. Diagnosing Addison’s: a guide for GPs. Addison’s Disease Self Help Group. 2009.
2. Zelissen PM, Bast EJ, Croughs RJ. Associated autoimmunity in Addison’s disease. J Autoimmun 1995, 8(1):121-30.
3. Erichsen MM, Løvås K, Skinningsrud B, et al. Clinical, immunological, and genetic features of
autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency: observations from a Norwegian registry. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2009, 94:4882-90.
4. Sonino N. The use of ketoconazole as an inhibitor of steroid production. N Engl J Med 1987, 317:812-8.
5. Riedl M, Maier C, Zettinig G, et al. Long term control of hypercortisolism with fluconazole: case report in vitro studies. Eur J Endocrinol 2006, 154:519-24.
6. Liddle GW, Island D, Lance EM, Harris AP. Alterations of adrenal steroid patterns in man resulting from treatment with a chemical inhibitor of 11 beta-hydroxylation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1958, 18:906-12
7. Addison’s disease. NICE CKS, September 2010.
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