Abstract
Bilateral adrenal hemorrhage resulting in acute adrenal insufficiency is a rare complication of anticoagulant therapy. We present the case of a patient who came to the Emergency Department with unsuspected adrenal insufficiency, followed by a second visit within 1 month with shock, to demonstrate the importance of early detection and treatment.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Gland Diseases / chemically induced
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Adrenal Gland Diseases / complications*
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Adrenal Insufficiency / etiology*
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Aged
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Anticoagulants / adverse effects*
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Hemorrhage / chemically induced
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Hemorrhage / complications*
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Humans
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Hypotension / drug therapy
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Hypotension / etiology*
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Kidney / pathology
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Male
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Warfarin / adverse effects*