Cited by 19Adrenal Hormones and DisordersHIV-related health complications and treatmentsStress Responses and Cortisol

Adrenal insufficiency in HIV/AIDS: a review

Mifsud, Simon, Gauci, Zachary, Gruppetta, Mark, Mallia Azzopardi, Charles, Fava, Stephen·2021·Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is one of the most common potentially life-threatening endocrine complications in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). AREAS COVERED: In this review, the authors explore the definitions of relative AI, primary AI, secondary AI and peripheral glucocorticoid resistance in PLHIV. It also focuses on the pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis and management of this endocrinopathy in PLHIV. A literature review was conducted through Medline and Google Scholar search on the subject. EXPERT OPINION: Physicians need to be aware of the endocrinological implications of HIV infection and its treatment, especially CYP3A4 enzyme inhibitors. A high index of clinical suspicion is needed in the detection of AI, especially in PLHIV, as it may present insidiously with nonspecific signs and symptoms and may be potentially life threatening if left untreated. Patients with overt primary and secondary AI require glucocorticoid replacement therapy. Overt primary AI also necessitates mineralocorticoid replacement. On the other hand, the management of relative AI remains controversial. In order to reduce the risk of adrenal crisis during periods of stress, the short-term use of glucocorticoids may be necessary in relative AI.

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Authors
Mifsud, S., Gauci, Z., Gruppetta, M., Mallia Azzopardi, C., & Fava, S.
Affiliations
  • Mater Dei Hospital (MT)
  • Department of Infectious Diseases and General Medicine, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta
Corresponding author
Mifsud, Simon
Venue
Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism
Published
2021-09-14
Volume
16
Issue
6
Pages
351-362
ISSN
  • 1744-6651 (ISSN-L)
  • 1744-8417
OpenAlex
W3200277417
Cited by
19
References
149
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 1
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0.42
Type
journal article
Language
en
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closed
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  • Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
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no funding
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Emergency Medicine › HIV-related health complications and treatments
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Behavioral Neuroscience › Stress Responses and Cortisol
Keywords
adrenal insufficiency, HIV/AIDS, Addison's disease, secondary adrenal insufficiency, relative adrenal insufficiency, glucocorticoid resistance, glucocorticoid replacement therapy, mineralocorticoid replacement, adrenal crisis, CYP3A4 inhibitors, endocrine disorders, pathophysiology, diagnosis
MeSH terms
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Adrenal Insufficiency, Glucocorticoids, Humans, HIV Infections, Hormone Replacement Therapy

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