Bilateral adrenal hemorrhage: an overlooked cause of hypotension

J Emerg Med. 2007 Feb;32(2):167-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2006.05.046. Epub 2007 Jan 22.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / chemically induced
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / complications*
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Aged
  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects*
  • Hemorrhage / chemically induced
  • Hemorrhage / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hypotension / drug therapy
  • Hypotension / etiology*
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Male
  • Warfarin / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin