Diagnostic criteria are based on clinical features of adrenal insufficiency as well as identifying the causal agent. If the causal agent is suspected to be meningitis a lumbar puncture is performed. If the causal agent is suspected to be bacterial a blood culture and complete blood count is performed. An adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test can be performed to assess adrenal function.
Waterhouse–Friderichsen syndrome
Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome
Michels Caskey syndrome
Johanson–Blizzard syndrome
Hashimoto's encephalopathy
Wellens' syndrome
Hemolytic–uremic syndrome
Primrose syndrome