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Adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's disease) is a functional diagnosis. At the beginning of this century, tuberculosis was recognized as the main etiological cause (50-70%). Today, however, tuberculosis represents only 10% of the cases. Adrenocortical insufficiency is mainly caused by autoi...

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Published in:Chirurg 1999-01, Vol.70 (1), p.92
Main Authors: Pinocy, J, Ruck, P, Aepinus, C, Jenss, H
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Language:ger
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Summary:Adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's disease) is a functional diagnosis. At the beginning of this century, tuberculosis was recognized as the main etiological cause (50-70%). Today, however, tuberculosis represents only 10% of the cases. Adrenocortical insufficiency is mainly caused by autoimmune adrenalitis (more than 50%). Unilateral adrenocortical disease is usually asymptomatic or presents, as in the case described, with minor symptoms. This case report of adrenal tuberculosis illustrates the current challenges of diagnosis and therapy.
ISSN:1433-0385