Adrenal insufficiency is a rare disorder that results from etiological factors affecting either the
hypothalamic-pituitary axis or the adrenal gland itself. Studies have associated an inherently …

Ritonavir is a potent inhibitor of the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme and is used to increase
the bio-availability of protease inhibitors in the management of HIV infection. The …

A 37-year-old man presented with lumbar pain, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, and
pigmentation for 3 months. Laboratory findings showed a low morning serum cortisol of …

Objective: Challenging differential diagnosis Background: Adrenal insufficiency is mainly
due to insufficient adrenal corticosteroid hormones secretion by the adrenal cortex, which …

Herbal remedies adulterated with glucocorticoids can cause Cushing's syndrome. We report
a severe presentation of a 'herbal remedy'adulterated with glucocorticoids; causing a …

Objective Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are exogenous glucocorticoids that typically have
minimal systemic effects at standard doses. They are metabolized by the cytochrome P450 …

Topical Corticosteroids (TCS) are the most commonly prescribed medications in
Dermatology practice. They are considered safe and effective if used at the appropriate …

A 59-year-old woman was seen in the clinic for evaluation of an adrenal mass. Two years
earlier, she had undergone her first physical examination since childhood, having sought …

The main cause of Addison's disease is an autoimmune organ-specific destruction of the
cells in the adrenal cortex by an autoreactive process of activated immune cells directed …

Background A 50-year-old woman who was complaining of abdominal pain was referred to
the endocrine clinic after a small (0.8 cm by 0.8 cm) mass was found in her right adrenal …