Adrenocortical insufficiency
Adrenocortical insufficiency
Definition
An endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs when the adrenal cortex does not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. It may be due to a disorder of the adrenal cortex (Addison's disease or primary adrenal insufficiency) or to inadequate secretion of ACTH by the pituitary gland (secondary adrenal insufficiency).
Also known as adrenal cortical hypofunction, adrenal cortical insufficiency, adrenal gland insufficiency, adrenal insufficiency, adrenocortical insufficiency, hypocortisolemia, hypocortisolism — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 10493 per MONDO
- ICD9 255.4 per MONDO
- ICD9 255.41 per MONDO
- MESH D000309 per MONDO
- NCIT C26691 per MONDO
- SCTID 386584007 per MONDO
- UMLS C0405580 per MONDO
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Methylprednisolone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Prasterone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Prednisolone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Prednisone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Triamcinolone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |