Adrenal hypofunction and sudden death

Adrenal insufficiency is an infrequent and easily overlooked cause of sudden death, often occurring in individuals being treated for other serious disease processes. Three cases are presented to demonstrate some of the clinical presentations encountered, and the symptoms and signs are discussed.

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Published in:	Journal of forensic sciences Vol. 29; no. 3; p. 930
Main Author:	Jindrich, E J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-1984
Subjects:	Adolescent Adrenal Insufficiency - complications Adult Aged Death, Sudden - etiology Female Humans Male
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Summary:	Adrenal insufficiency is an infrequent and easily overlooked cause of sudden death, often occurring in individuals being treated for other serious disease processes. Three cases are presented to demonstrate some of the clinical presentations encountered, and the symptoms and signs are discussed.
ISSN:	0022-1198
DOI:	10.1520/JFS11756J