Darkened skin, vomiting, and salt cravings in a teenager · Dx?

Lee, T.; Kapadia, C.

Journal of Family Practice 65(6): E1-E3

2016


ISSN/ISBN: 1533-7294
PMID: 27474827
Document Number: 690454
Acute adrenal insufficiency crisis usually occurs after a prolonged period of nonspecific complaints due to a loss of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids; by the time overt symptoms occur, 90% of the adrenal gland may be destroyed. Patients (such as ours) may present with symptoms such as abdominal pain, weakness, vomiting, fever, and decreased responsiveness.

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