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→Primary Hypoadrenocorticism
There are several possible causes of primary hypoadrenocorticism, including:
There are several possible causes of primary hypoadrenocorticism, including:
*'''Adrenal atrophy''' is thought to be an autoimmune disease caused by a type IV immune response. Affected animals have an increased risk of developing other immune-mediated diseases, including [[Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia|immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia]]. Grossly, the adrenal glands are small, difficult to locate and they are dark brown on cut sections. Histological analysis reveals the presence of an infiltrate of lymphocytes, plasma cells and macrophages.
*'''Adrenal atrophy''' is thought to be an autoimmune disease caused by a type IV immune response. Affected animals have an increased risk of developing other immune-mediated diseases, including [[Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia|immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia]]. Grossly, the adrenal glands are small, difficult to locate and they are dark brown on cut sections. Histological analysis reveals the presence of an infiltrate of lymphocytes, plasma cells and macrophages.
[[Image:Adrenal necrosis2.jpg|thumb|125px|Image of an adrenal gland undergoing necrosis. Note the areas of haemorrhage within the cortex of the gland.<br><small>A. Jefferies 2008</small>]]
[[Image:Adrenal necrosis2.jpg|thumb|125px|Image of an adrenal gland undergoing necrosis. Note the areas of haemorrhage within the cortex of the gland.<br><small>A. Jefferies 2008</small>]]