Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Isolated ACTH failure is a rare disorder characterized by a secondary adrenal failure and a considerable deterioration of the general state. In adults the has been established related to cranial traumatism and to autoimmune hypophysitis (AH). It has been pointed out that the isolated failure of pituitary tropin in the context of a AH, could end with a global pituitary failure.Objective: Evaluation of the shortage of isolated ACTH as a way o...