Acute adrenal insufficiency
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Acute adrenal insufficiency (AAI) is a rare but severe condition caused by a sudden defective production of adrenal steroids (cortisol and aldosterone). It represents an emergency, thus the rapid recognition and prompt therapy are critical for survival even before the diagnosis is made.
- Aliases
- acute adrenal failure
- acute adrenocortical insufficiency
- Addisonian crisis
- adrenal crisis
- adrenocortical crisis
