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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Adrenal crisis secondary to bilateral adrenal haemorrhage after hemicolectomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports, 2016 Adrenal haemorrhage is a rare cause of adrenal crisis, which requires rapid diagnosis, prompt initiation of parenteral hydrocortisone and haemodynamic monitoring to avoid hypotensive crises.
Anthony Logaraj +3 more
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Acute reversible cardiomyopathy and heart failure in a child with acute adrenal crisis
Paediatrics and International Child Health, 2017 Acute adrenal crisis is a life-threatening disorder. Cardiovascular complications of the condition are usually limited to hypovolaemic hypotension and shock. An acute reversible cardiomyopathy and heart failure in association with acute adrenal crisis is
Caglar Odek +2 more
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Adrenal crisis presenting as hypoglycemic coma.
Intensive Care Medicine, 2000 An 18-month-old male infant presented with hypoglycemic coma and clinical signs of bronchopneumonia. He was suspected of suffering from septic shock. The patient progressed to irreversible multiple organ failure before the diagnosis of adrenal crisis was
Stallmach, T. +2 more
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Adrenal Crisis During Cesarean Section in a Patient With Primary Adrenal Insufficiency [PDF]
, 2023 Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a type of primary adrenal insufficiency (AI) that predisposes to adrenal crisis (AC) during stress. We describe a case of a primipara with CAH who was admitted in labor.
Pestana, Inês +4 more
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Adrenal haemorrhage with cholestasis and adrenal crisis in a newborn of a diabetic mother
Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2007 The large hyperaemic foetal adrenal gland is vulnerable to vascular damage. This may occur in the neonatal period as a consequence of difficult labour, or its aetiology may not be apparent.
Koklu, Esad +7 more
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Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021 Background: Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening medical emergency associated with high mortality unless it is recognized early and treated. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics, etiology, and outcomes of patients with
Tauseef Nabi +3 more
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Delayed Diagnosis of Graves’ Thyrotoxicoisis Presenting as Recurrent Adrenal Crisis in Primary Adrenal Insufficiency [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Adrenal crisis is a potential life threatening complication. The common causes of adrenal crisis are infections, surgical stress and abrupt cessation of steroid medications.
Dukhabandhu Naik +2 more
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Diagnosis and Management of Adrenal Crisis in 46XX Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Infant
Folia Medica Indonesiana, 2022 Highlight: • The diagnosis and therapy of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) children with Adrenal crisis (AC) case report. • Adrenal crisis (AC) is a life-threatening emergency that contributes to the high death rate of children with adrenal ...
Nur Rochmah +4 more
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Addison’s Disease and Adrenal Crisis: A Phenomenological Study of the Patient Experience
, 2023 This study aimed to investigate the lived experiences and issues central to patients with Addison’s disease when they are hospitalised due to an adrenal crisis.
Amankwaa, Isaac +5 more
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