Adrenalitis
Medical condition
Adrenalitis | |
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Other names | Adrenitis |
Specialty | Endocrinology |
Adrenalitis is the inflammation of one or both adrenal glands, which can lead to an insufficiency of adrenaline or noradrenaline.[citation needed]
Types can include:
- Xanthogranulomatous adrenalitis[1]
- Autoimmune adrenalitis (a major cause of Addison's disease)[citation needed]
- Hemorrhagic adrenalitis[citation needed]
References
- ^ Trinavarat P, Sasiwimonphan K, Sansopha L, Vejchapipat P, Sosothikul D (March 2009). "Xanthogranulomatous adrenalitis in a neonate: CT and US findings". Pediatr Radiol. 39 (3): 286–9. doi:10.1007/s00247-008-1075-7. PMID 19089417. S2CID 982565.
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