Which complication or association is classically linked with Addison disease?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Adrenal crisis
- Step 1: Adrenal crisis is classically linked with Addison disease.
Answer
Adrenal crisis.
Why not the others: 'Thyroid storm': it follows severe thyrotoxicosis. 'Myxoedema coma': it follows severe hypothyroidism. 'Hypercalcaemic crisis': it follows parathyroid excess.
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