Adrenal crisis and mortality rate in adrenal insufficiency and congenital adrenal hyperplasia
ABSTRACT Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) is characterized by the inability of the adrenal cortex to produce sufficient amounts of glucocorticoids and/or mineralocorticoids. Addison's disease (AD) and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) are the most frequent disorders in adults and children...
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Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2021-07-01
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Serija: | Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism |
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Online dostop: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2359-39972021000400488&tlng=en |