Severe reversible cardiomyopathy associated with adrenal crisis caused by isolated adrenocorticotropin deficiency: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular MedicineAdrenal crisis, also known as acute adrenal insufficiency, is an endocrine emergency that is associated with high mortality rates. Reversible cardiomyopathy with severe heart failure is a rare complication of adrenal crisis.
Li Wang +4 more
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Massive pheochromocytoma causing adrenal crisis during surgery: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsBackground Pheochromocytoma is a rare adrenal medulla tumor that overproduces catecholamines, causing major cardiovascular issues. It is often found incidentally during imaging, but large tumors pose unique perioperative challenges.
Jiyu Zeng, Ting Yang, Yong Wang, Li Wu
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Is this Acute Manifestation of Adrenal Crisis?
Acta Medica InternationalAdrenal crisis is a life threatening complication of both primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency. The diagnosis of adrenal crisis requires a high index of suspicion, such as circulatory collapse, refractory hypotension, and metabolic acidosis.
Chukwuemeka Nwaneri
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Acute adrenal crisis after orthopedic surgery for pathologic fracture [PDF]
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2007 Background Adrenal crisis after surgical procedure is a rare but potentially catastrophic life-threatening event. Its manifestations, such as hypotension, tachycardia, hypoxia, and fever mimic the other more common postoperative complications.
Hashimoto Nobuyuki +8 more
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Treatment and Prevention of Adrenal Crisis and Family Education [PDF]
JCRPEAdrenal crisis is a life threatening complication of adrenal insufficiency (AI). Its treatment is urgent and parenteral hydrocortisone (HC) should be given at 10-15 times physiological doses in this situation.
Emine Çamtosun, Özlem Sangün
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Clinical course and management of insidious adrenal crisis manifested initially as hyperpyrexia secondary to pembrolizumab: Case reports and literature review [PDF]
Frontiers in Oncology, 2022 Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are novel drugs with a dramatic survival benefit in patients with advanced malignancies. With the widespread use, several immune-related adverse events (irAEs) have emerged, which may be life-threatening.
Dandan Geng +10 more
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Adrenal crisis in infants and young children with adrenal insufficiency: Management and prevention [PDF]
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 BackgroundDespite the optimization of replacement therapy, adrenal crises still represent life-threatening emergencies in many children with adrenal insufficiency.ObjectiveWe summarized current standards of clinical practice for adrenal crisis and ...
Carla Bizzarri +5 more
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Adrenal crisis during pregnancy: Case report and obstetric perspective [PDF]
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 Adrenal dysfunction (AD) and, in particular, adrenal crisis are uncommon events in pregnant women, but associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality if untreated or undiagnosed.
Barbara Gardella +10 more
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Acute Gastroenteritis Induced Adrenal Crisis in a patient with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2023 Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a group of autosomal recessive diseases due to deficiencies of enzymes involved in steroidogenesis. If not diagnosed and treated adequately, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia can lead to an acute adrenal crisis with ...
Nibedita Chapagain +4 more
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Factors influencing self-management of adrenal crisis in patients with adrenal insufficiency: a qualitative study [PDF]
Endocrine ConnectionsObjective: Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening complication that requires urgent administration of parenteral hydrocortisone. Current patient education interventions remain ineffective, contributing to preventable hospitalisations and deaths. This study
Aldons Chua +7 more
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