Primary Chronic Adrenocortical Insufficiency

How Does Decreased ACTH due to CNS Disorder Cause Primary Chronic Adrenocortical Insufficiency?

Decreased ACTH due to CNS Disorder Cause Primary Chronic adrenocortical insufficiency is due to decreased production of ACTH which dues not stimulate cortisol production.

What is Primary Chronic Adrenocortical Insufficiency?

Primary chronic adrenocortical insufficiency is characterized by a chronic decreased aldosterone and cortisol production due to diminished gland function. Examples of primary chronic adrenocortical insufficiency include: Addison diseaseAutoimmune adrenalitisAutoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS1)Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2 (APS2) Tuberculosis adrenalitisInfections…