Description

Tuberculous Addison disease is a rare condition characterized by adrenal insufficiency due to tuberculosis infection of the adrenal glands. This disease can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, and low blood pressure, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using terms like 'enfermedad de Addison por tuberculosis' or simply 'tuberculosis adrenal', which are colloquial variations. It is crucial to maintain the formal term 'enfermedad de Addison tuberculoso' in clinical contexts to avoid confusion with other forms of Addison's disease.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculous Addison disease after presenting with symptoms of adrenal insufficiency.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con enfermedad de Addison tuberculoso tras presentar síntomas de insuficiencia adrenal.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with primary adrenal insufficiency; mixing up with other infectious diseases; mispronouncing 'tuberculoso' as 'tuberculosos'