A 50-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of progressive weakness, weight loss, hyperpigmentation and postural dizziness. Blood pressure is 95...

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A 50-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of progressive weakness, weight loss, hyperpigmentation and postural dizziness. Blood pressure is 95/60 mmHg. Serum sodium is 128 mmol/L and potassium 5.8 mmol/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease)

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Cushing’s syndrome

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Hyperthyroidism

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Conn’s syndrome

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Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Addison’s disease

A 50-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of progressive weakness, weight loss, hyperpigmentation and postural dizziness. Blood pressure is 95/60 mmHg. Serum sodium is 128 mmol/L and potassium 5.8 mmol/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?