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Acute Adrenal Insufficiency

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Part of the book series: Contemporary Endocrinology ((COE,volume 74))

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This chapter defines the criteria for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency, its diagnosis, and the various modalities of treatment. Pitfalls in the diagnosis process are discussed, and the standards of practice are outlined.

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  1. Oregon Health and Science University, 3183 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR, 97239, USA

    Lynn Loriaux M.D., Ph.D.

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Loriaux, L. (2014). Acute Adrenal Insufficiency. In: Loriaux, L. (eds) Endocrine Emergencies. Contemporary Endocrinology, vol 74. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-697-9_1

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