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Addison's Disease Underlying Cause: Secondary Disease
Secondary Addison's disease is caused by the malfunction of pituitary gland (or hypothalamus) that normally stimulates the adrenal glands to produce hormones. Images
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Last Updated: Jun 18, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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