7
Figures
Figure
1.
Schematic
Representation
of
HPA
Axis
Recovery
Following
Discontinuation
of
Supraphysiologic
Glucocorticoid
Therapy
1
1
Adapted
from:
Prete
and
Bancos
Bmj
2021
374
n1380.
ACTH,
adrenocorticotropic
hormone.
Treatment
discontinuation
Recovery
of
adrenal
insufficiency
Treatment
with
supraphysiologic
glucocorticoid
doses
Circulating levels
Reference
range
Time
ACTH
Cortisol
Hypothalamo-pituitary
adrenal
axis
recovery
process
following
discontinuation
of
supraphysiologic
glucocorticoid
doses
Restoration
of
normal
adrenal
function
