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Primary adrenocortical insufficiency

Synonyms
Addison disease; Addison's disease; Chronic primary adrenal insufficiency; Hypoadrenocorticism familial
Modes of inheritance
Non-Mendelian inheritance (Orphanet)

Summary

Chronic primary adrenal insufficiency (CPAI) is a chronic disorder of the adrenal cortex resulting in the inadequate production of glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid hormones. [from ORDO]

Available tests

17 tests are in the database for this condition.

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Clinical tests (17 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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