A Case of Panhypopituitarism with an Addisonian Crisis Activated by Rifampicin
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A Case of Panhypopituitarism with an Addisonian Crisis Activated by Rifampicin

Thorac Res Pract 2013;14(4):158-160 DOI: 10.5152/ttd.2013.40
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Abstract

Addisonian crisis is an acute and life-threatening complication of adrenal failure. A 44-year-old female presented with Addisonian crisis two weeks after anti-tuberculosis treatment was initiated for tuberculous lymphadenitis. Panhypopituitarism was detected at investigations for aetiology. Acceleration of cortisol metabolism by rifampicin treatment was blamed for the Addisonian crisis.

Keywords: Rifampicin, Addisonian crisis, tuberculosis