@article{ref1,
title="An endocrinological emergency masquerading as an overdose",
journal="BMJ case reports",
year="2012",
author="Sinha, Nihal and Rahman, Faisal and Shin, Mirae and Burbridge, Peter",
volume="2012",
number="online",
pages="online-online",
abstract="Primary adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's disease) is a potentially life-threatening endocrinological disorder caused by destruction of the adrenal cortex with consequent reduction in glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid function. Although this is a rare condition, misdiagnosis can result in fatal consequences. Previous case reports have described the neuropsychiatric manifestations of Addison's disease which can result in misdiagnosis. Here the authors describe how a psychiatric history combined with atypical biochemical results can point towards a mistaken diagnosis of poisoning and hence disguise an Addisonian crisis.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1757-790X",
doi="10.1136/bcr.12.2011.5328",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr.12.2011.5328"
}