Disorders of Adrenocortical Functions: 2 Types
The following points highlight the two main types of disorders of adrenocortical functions. The types are: 1. Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency 2. Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Type # 1. Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency: Primary adrenocortical deficiency leads to Addison's disease which results from adrenocortical atrophy due to autoimmune, tubercular or malignant affliction of adrenal glands. The various other causes are listed in Table [...]