Abstract:Objectives: Primary adrenal insufficiency AI is regarded as a progressive disease needing lifelong replacement therapy, but this may not always be the case. Material and methods:A non--acute presentation of AI following a hypotensive episode caused by blood loss was investigated.Results: Adrenal function fully recovered without treatment. Conclusions: There should be a high index of suspicion and a low threshold for performing tests ofadrenal function in survivors of critical illness and severe hypotensive episodes.

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