Postoperative bilateral adrenal haemorrhage. Report of a clinical case

Authors

  • Eva Perelló-Camacho Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
  • Itzel Miroslava Ortega-Gutiérrez Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
  • Ning Yun Wu-Xiong Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
  • Francisco Javier Ampudia-Blasco Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
  • José Tomás Real-Collado Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a2n1a12

Keywords:

bilateral adrenal haemorrhage, surgery

Abstract

Bilateral adrenal haemorrhage (BAH) is a rare but serious condition, which can lead to acute adrenal insufficiency. We present a case of an BAH that occurred after an intervention for lumbar canal stenosis. It was essential for the diagnosis falling hemoglobin and imaging tests. The patient was treated with hydrocortisone substitute orally. A stress situation is a risk factor for BAH, so this condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of postoperative complications. It is important to suspect it to begin replacement therapy as soon as possible.

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Published

2017-04-30

How to Cite

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Perelló-Camacho E, Ortega-Gutiérrez IM, Wu-Xiong NY, Ampudia-Blasco FJ, Real-Collado JT. Postoperative bilateral adrenal haemorrhage. Report of a clinical case. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2017 Apr. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 24];2(1):34-6. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/68