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  Keywords: Auricular cartilage calcification, adrenal insufficiency, autoimmune hypophysitis, CT imaging, skull radiography, hypotensive shock, endocrine emergency, radiologic diagnosis, pituitary disorders, adrenal crisis Introduction Auricular cartilage calcification is an exceptionally rare radiologic and clinical entity, often underrecognized and misdiagnosed. When it occurs in conjunction with adrenal insufficiency, it represents a potentially life-threatening endocrine emergency requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment. This article presents a detailed case-based discussion of auricular cartilage calcification associated with autoimmune hypophysitis-induced adrenal insufficiency , integrating pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, imaging findings, differential diagnosis, diagnostic strategies, treatment, and prognosis , supported by the most authoritative and up-to-date medical literature. The importance of recognizing auricular cartilage calcificati...