Addison disease
ORPHA:85138· ICD-10 E27.1
Definition
A chronic and rare endocrine disorder due to autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex and resulting in a glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiency. Properly speaking, it designates autoimmune adrenalitis, but it is a term commonly used to describe any form of chronic primary adrenal insufficiency (CPAI).
- Prevalence
- 1-5 / 10 000
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- All ages