Endocrinology: What is the workup of primary adrenal insufficiency?

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What is the workup of primary adrenal insufficiency?

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ACTH stimulation test, autoantibody testing (21-hydroxylase Ab)
Abdominal CT (see enlargement of infectious cause and see if both adrenal affected)
Management (corticosteroid and fludrocortisone replacement therapy)

Endocrinology

What is the workup of primary adrenal insufficiency?

ACTH stimulation test, autoantibody testing (21-hydroxylase Ab) Abdominal CT (see enlargement of infectious cause and see if both adrenal affected) Management (corticosteroid and fludrocortisone replacement therapy)

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