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[Addison's disease].

M Quinkler1

  • 1Klinische Endokrinologie, Klinik für Innere Medizin mit Schwerpunkt Endokrinologie, Diabetologie und Ernährungsmedizin, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland. marcus.quinkler@charite.de

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Primary adrenal insufficiency, or Addison's disease, presents with vague symptoms, delaying diagnosis. Effective management involves patient education, emergency preparedness, and appropriate hydrocortisone/fludrocortisone therapy to prevent adrenal crisis.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Internal Medicine

Context:

  • Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) often presents with non-specific clinical signs and symptoms.
  • Delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis is common due to the subtle nature of initial manifestations.

Purpose:

  • To provide an updated overview of the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for Addison's disease.
  • To highlight key management aspects for preventing overtreatment and undertreatment complications.

Summary:

  • The short synacthen test is the gold standard for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency.
  • Hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone are the primary therapeutic agents.
  • Patient education, emergency steroid cards, and glucocorticoid emergency kits are crucial for management.
  • Acute adrenal failure (adrenal crisis) is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate glucocorticoid and fluid resuscitation, often triggered by infections or therapy discontinuation.

Impact:

  • Improved diagnostic accuracy and timely initiation of treatment for Addison's disease.
  • Enhanced patient safety through comprehensive management and emergency preparedness.
  • Reduced incidence and severity of adrenal crisis, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.