Acute adrenal insufficiency

MONDO:0019801

A primary adrenal insufficiency caused by a sudden defective production of adrenal steroids (cortisol and aldosterone). It represents an emergency, thus the rapid recognition and prompt therapy are critical for survival even before the diagnosis is made.

Also known as: Addisonian crisis, acute adrenal failure, acute adrenocortical insufficiency, adrenal crisis, adrenocortical crisis

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