Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a rare condition presented mainly in males during childhood and early adulthood. It represents almost 10% of primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) or Addison’s disease cases.Clinical case: A 67-year-old male was diagnosed at the age of 61 with PAI during testing for mesenteric paniculitis while admitted in Internal Medicine service. He was treated with hydrocortisone and referred to outpatient end...