A 44-year-old woman has fatigue, dizziness, weight loss and hyperpigmentation. Sodium is 126 mmol/L, potassium is 5.9 mmol/L and 9 am cortisol is

Question

A 44-year-old woman has fatigue, dizziness, weight loss and hyperpigmentation. Sodium is 126 mmol/L, potassium is 5.9 mmol/L and 9 am cortisol is low. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Primary adrenal insufficiency

Answer

Cushing syndrome

Answer

Diabetes insipidus

Answer

Primary hyperaldosteronism

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Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion

Primary adrenal insufficiency — PARA MCQ

A 44-year-old woman has fatigue, dizziness, weight loss and hyperpigmentation. Sodium is 126 mmol/L, potassium is 5.9 mmol/L and 9 am cortisol is low. What is the most likely cause?