11.15 Adrenal Insufficiency and Cushing's Syndrome

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Addison’s Disease

Primary adrenal insufficiency caused by destruction of the adrenal cortices

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Adrenal Insufficiency

Any situation in which plasma concentrations of cortisol are chronically lower than normal

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Cushing’s Disease

ACTH-secreting pituitary tumor leading to increased cortisol secretion

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Cushing’s Syndrome

Chronically increased endogenous cortisol (or taking exogenous glucocorticoid medications)

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Hypertension

High blood pressure

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Hypotension

Low blood pressure

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Primary Adrenal Insufficiency

Loss of adrenocortical function, such as adrenal destruction

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Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

Inadequate secretion of ACTH causing adrenal atrophy