Abstract Fifty-four patients affected by primary adrenocortical insufficiency have been retrospectively studied. Eighteen were affected by a tuberculous Addison's disease, 24 by an idiopathic Addison's disease and 12 by an unclassifiable form. Modality of onset, clinical presentation and association with other diseases are reviewed. The most useful laboratory and instrumental tests for diagnosis are discussed and a diagnostic flow-chart is proposed
A Clinical Study of Addison's Disease
Corsello, Salvatore Maria;
1987-01-01
Abstract
Abstract Fifty-four patients affected by primary adrenocortical insufficiency have been retrospectively studied. Eighteen were affected by a tuberculous Addison's disease, 24 by an idiopathic Addison's disease and 12 by an unclassifiable form. Modality of onset, clinical presentation and association with other diseases are reviewed. The most useful laboratory and instrumental tests for diagnosis are discussed and a diagnostic flow-chart is proposedFile in questo prodotto:
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