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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... #ACTH #Stimulation
Algorithm for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (AI). The standard cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) may be
Algorithm for the ... diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency ... (AI). ... standard cosyntropin stimulation ... first-line test for evaluation
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... Insufficiency - ... ACTH-Dependent ... ACTH-Independent ... #AI #Differential
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
: • ACTH stimulation ... secretion because the dysfunctional ... aldosterone - Low in cases ... : • ACTH stimulation ... #Evaluation #laboratory