Question

question 26 (mandatory) (2 points) on a cold winter morning a male patient presents to your office with a six month history of feeling light headed when on his feet for any period of time, with muscle weakness and is easily fatigued. on examination you observe that he has unusual tanning, especially in the creases of his skin and his oral cavity. it is the middle of winter and he has not been on vacation or been using a tanning salon. which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this patient? addison disease pheochromocytoma nelson syndrome simmond disease conn syndrome

Explanation:

Addison disease is characterized by symptoms such as light - headedness, muscle weakness, fatigue, and hyperpigmentation (unusual tanning especially in skin creases and oral cavity) due to adrenal insufficiency. Pheochromocytoma is associated with high blood pressure and catecholamine excess. Nelson syndrome occurs after bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing disease. Simmond disease is panhypopituitarism. Conn syndrome is related to primary hyperaldosteronism with hypertension and hypokalemia. The patient's symptoms match Addison disease.

Answer:

A. Addison disease