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 arise, clinical presentation and association with other diseases are reviewed. The most useful laboratory and instrumental tests for the diagnosis are discussed and a diagnostic flow-chart is proposed.
De Rosa, G., Corsello, S. M., Cecchini, L., Della Casa, S., Testa, A., A clinical study of Addison's disease, <<EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY>>, 1987; 90 (2): 232-242. [doi:10.1055/s-0029-1210695] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/13293]
A clinical study of Addison's disease
De Rosa, Giovina;Corsello, Salvatore Maria;Della Casa, Silvia;Testa, Americo
1987
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 arise, clinical presentation and association with other diseases are reviewed. The most useful laboratory and instrumental tests for the diagnosis are discussed and a diagnostic flow-chart is proposed.
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