Atypical hypoadrenocorticism (AHOC) is the term used for patients with inadequate Cortisol production. It is also referred to as atypical Addison's disease or glucocorticoid deficient hypoadrenocorticism. Unlike patients with classic hypoadrenocorticism, those with AHOC are still able to produce adequate mineralocorticoids (i.e., aldosterone). Consequently, they do not manifest many of the clinical signs associated with complete adrenal failure and are often misdiagnosed with gastrointestinal or hepatic problems.
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