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| Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency Classification and external resources |
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| OMIM | 201400 |
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| DiseasesDB | 33423 |
Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency (ACTH deficiency) is a result of a decreased or absent production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the pituitary gland.
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Presentation
Symptoms include weakness, hypoglycemia, weight loss and decreased axillary and pubic hair. It can be either isolated or part of a generalised pituary dysfunction. It can be life-threatening if not recognised.
Diagnosis
It is usually diagnosed on basis of an ACTH or insulin tolerance test in combination with the clinical symptoms. 1
Treatment
Treatment is with hydrocortisone supplementation.
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References
- ^ Cooper MS, Stewart PM (January 2005). "Diagnosis and treatment of ACTH deficiency". Rev Endocr Metab Disord 6 (1): 47–54. doi:. PMID 15711914, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11154-005-5224-0.
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