Preferred Label : Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency;

NCIt related terms : Central Hypoadrenalism; Central Adrenal Insufficiency;

NCIt definition : A hormonal disorder that occurs when lack of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) secretion from the hypothalamus or adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion from the pituitary is responsible for hypofunction of the adrenal cortex.;

Alternative definition : NICHD: Diminished production of adrenocortical hormones due to a condition originating in the hypothalamus and/or pituitary gland.;

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https://www.jle.com/fr/revues/gpn/e-docs/arret_de_la_corticotherapie_chez_la_personne_agee_298941/article.phtml
10.1684/pnv.2013.0432
2013
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France
French
journal article
glucocorticoids
glucocorticoids
aged
adrenal insufficiency
adrenal insufficiency
adrenal insufficiency
risk factors
Disease Predictive Factor
hydrocortisone
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Synacthen test
substance withdrawal syndrome
cosyntropin
Corticosteroid withdrawal syndrome
drug administration schedule

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