Adrenal failure secondary to bilateral adrenal haemorrhage in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
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DOI: 10.1007/s00277-019-03851-3
Abstract: Dear Editor, Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a clinical syndrome caused by the formation of antibodies against the platelet factor 4 (PF4)-heparin complex associated with heparin therapy [1]. Antibody binding results in platelet activation and elaboration… read more here.
Keywords: heparin; haemorrhage; bilateral adrenal; induced thrombocytopenia ... See more keywords
Posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenal surgery for clinical and subclinical Cushing’s syndrome in patients with bilateral adrenal disease
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-017-1569-6
Abstract: BackgroundThe treatment of hypercortisolism for patients with bilateral adrenal disease (BAD) is controversial. Bilateral total adrenalectomy results in permanent hypocortisolaemia requiring lifelong steroid replacement. A more conservative surgical approach, with less than bilateral total adrenalectomy… read more here.
Keywords: adrenal surgery; patients bilateral; bilateral adrenal; adrenal disease ... See more keywords
Giant bilateral adrenal myelolipoma:Case presentation and a brief literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2018.03.008
Abstract: First described in 1905, adrenal myelolipomas are rare, hormonally inactive, benign tumors that are composed of mature fat tissue and hematopoietic elements. Most adrenal myelolipomas are small (4 cm) and asymptomatic (70%). The tumor is… read more here.
Keywords: giant bilateral; myelolipoma case; adrenal myelolipoma; bilateral adrenal ... See more keywords
Bilateral adrenal hemorrhage after colectomy for perforated diverticulitis: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.12.028
Abstract: Highlights • Bilateral adrenal hemorrhage is a rare complication associated with major insult, associated with sepsis and coagulopathy.• Postoperative bilateral adrenal hemorrhage could be lifethreatening and its essential to have high level of suspicion.• The… read more here.
Keywords: colectomy perforated; hemorrhage colectomy; bilateral adrenal; case ... See more keywords
Bilateral adrenal primary tumor in Stage 4S neuroblastoma: The Italian experience and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1080/08880018.2021.2013368
Abstract: Abstract Bilateral adrenal neuroblastoma (NB) is rare and is mainly stage 4S. Its incidence, presenting features, management, and outcome have not been fully defined yet. We searched the Italian NB Registry (RINB) for stage 4S… read more here.
Keywords: primary tumor; adrenal primary; group; stage ... See more keywords
A case report of idiopathic hyperaldosteronism characterized by bilateral adrenal adenoma
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017418
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Primary aldosteronism (PA) comprises 2 main subtypes: unilateral aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA) and idiopathic hyperaldosteronism or named as bilateral adrenal hyperplasia (BAH). An accurate discrimination between APA and BAH is crucial because the former… read more here.
Keywords: idiopathic hyperaldosteronism; adrenal adenoma; bilateral adrenal; hyperaldosteronism characterized ... See more keywords
Bilateral renal cell carcinoma with bilateral adrenal metastasis: a therapeutic challenge
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-227176
Abstract: A 60-year-old woman presented with single episode of haematuria. An ultrasonogram was done, which was suggestive of bilateral small renal masses. Contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) scan of the abdomen confirmed the presence of right upper pole… read more here.
Keywords: renal cell; bilateral renal; carcinoma bilateral; cell carcinoma ... See more keywords
Tuberculosis as a differential for bilateral adrenal masses in the UK
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-228532
Abstract: Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) is a potentially fatal disease. Adrenal tuberculosis(TB) causing PAI is rare in the developed world. We present a seemingly well, 78-year-old Caucasianwoman in the UK who developed adrenal crisis following elective… read more here.
Keywords: differential bilateral; tuberculosis differential; bilateral adrenal; adrenal masses ... See more keywords
Bilateral adrenal haemorrhage secondary to rivaroxaban in a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-234947
Abstract: A 46-year-old man with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and previous pulmonary embolism on anticoagulation with rivaroxaban was brought in to the hospital after a syncopal episode. He was found to be hypotensive and tachycardic and later… read more here.
Keywords: antiphospholipid syndrome; haemorrhage secondary; haemorrhage; rivaroxaban ... See more keywords
Bilateral adrenal and pulmonary haemorrhages as an initial presentation of polycythaemia vera
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-252013
Abstract: We report a case of a man in his early 60s presenting with bilateral adrenal and pulmonary haemorrhages as an initial presentation of polycythaemia vera (PV). Symptomatology included severe compressive chest pain radiating to epigastrium,… read more here.
Keywords: haemorrhages initial; initial presentation; adrenal pulmonary; pulmonary haemorrhages ... See more keywords
Bilateral adrenal hemorrhage after hip arthroplasty: an initially misdiagnosed case
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DOI: 10.1186/s12894-019-0536-7
Abstract: BackgroundBilateral adrenal hemorrhage (BAH) is a rare but potentially catastrophic condition. Its clinical manifestation is often non-specific and sometimes difficult to be diagnosed in time.Case summaryA 57-year-old woman, who presented with severe fatigue, nausea and… read more here.
Keywords: hip arthroplasty; adrenal hemorrhage; bilateral adrenal; case ... See more keywords