ACTH more than 2000 pg/ml; is it immunoassay interference or another matter?
Starting rifampicin in patients with Addison’s disease or adrenal tuberculosis may precipitate an adrenal crisis as a result of the induction of CYP 3A4 which in turn leads to increased breakdown of cortisol. We report this rare phenomenon to increase awareness among healthcare professionals.
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| Main Authors: | Vivek Pant, Santosh Pradhan |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Association of Clinical Pathologists of Nepal
2023-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pathology of Nepal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JPN/article/view/54455 |
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