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Primary adrenal insufficiency is caused by Addison's disease. what is secondary adrenal insufficiency caused by? (involved pituitary gland)

Author: Jade Ann Paterson



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Occurs when the pituitary gland doesn't make enough of the hormone ACTH. Stoppage of Corticosteroid Medication Surgical Removal of Pituitary Tumours - ACTH-producing tumours of the pituitary gland that cause Cushing’s syndrome Tumours (most commonly adenoma), infection in the pituitary Loss of blood flow to the pituitary (eg. post partum haemorrhage


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