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A lethargic female patient presents with low blood pressure and bronze skin pigmentation. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Correct answer: A. Addison's disease
Addison's disease (primary adrenal insufficiency) classically presents with hypotension (from mineralocorticoid deficiency), fatigue/lethargy, and bronze hyperpigmentation of the skin (from compensatory elevated ACTH, which shares a precursor with melanocyte-stimulating hormone).
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