The Importance of Computed Tomography Findings in Detecting Tuberculous Addison's Disease

Abstract

Addison’s disease is an endocrine disorder characterized by primary adrenal insufficiency due to various causes. Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection was a major cause in the past but is rare nowadays. We describe a patient admitted to our hospital who was diagnosed with tuberculous Addison’s disease.

Keywords

• Addison´s disease, tuberculosis