A woman was admitted to the hospital with irritability, irascibility, discontent with everything, and depression. There is preference for salty and sour foods in history, thirst, drinking plenty of fluids, and tetany (especially after milk drinking). The content of 17 hydroxy and 17 keto steroids, as well as aldosterone is sharply reduced in urine. Pressure is low. There is dehydration, hypoglycemia. Your probable diagnosis:


(Your probable diagnosis)Addison's Disease



The glomerular zone of the adrenal cortex



Corticosterone, aldosterone

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