Chronic primary adrenal insufficiency

Chronic primary adrenal insufficiency

Definition

A chronic disorder of the adrenal cortex resulting in the inadequate production of glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid hormones.

Also known as chronic adrenocorticoid insufficiency, CPAI, hypoadrenocorticism, familial, primary adrenal insufficiency, chronic, primary hypoadrenalism — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Adrenal glands Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Adrenal glands Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Dexamethasone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Fludrocortisone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)