A Case of Hypothalamic Adrenal Insufficiency Manifested Normal ACTH Response to Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia

[摘要] References(12)Cited-By(1)A low plasma ACTH response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia and an exaggerated and delayed plasma ACTH response to CRH stimulation have been considered as an indicator of hypothalamic hypopituitarism. We report a case of hypothalamic adrenal insufficiency which manifested normal ACTH response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia. This case provides important information to categorize hypothalamic adrenal insufficiency caused by abnormal regulation of CRH release.

[学科分类] 内分泌与代谢学

[关键词] ACTH;Hypothalamic adrenal insufficiency