Adrenal Cortical Insufficiency Adrenal Cortical Hyperfunction CAH Adrenal Medullary Hyperfunction
Congenital/Neonatal FTT, shock Rapid weight gain; plethora Classic CAH F genital ambiguity; FTT, shock Hypertension; tachycardia
Childhood Anorexia,  low energy, low body weight Rapid weight gain; poor statural growth; hypertension Nonclassic CAH Rapid somatic growth; early pubarche/adrenarche Hypertension; tachycardia; headaches
Adolescent-Adult As above, plus depression, nausea, vomiting, headache Cushing syndrome F: PCOS-like picture;
M & F: infertility
Episodic hypertension; tachycardia; headaches; flushing; diaphoresis
Table 4: Age and mode of presentation for adrenal disorders. Key: FTT- Failure To Thrive; CAH: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia; PCOS: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome;
F: Female; M: Male.