We present the case of a 56-year-old man with an upper respiratory infection followed by fatigue, hypotension, and hyponatremia. Bilateral adrenal hemorrhage was confirmed, based on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. The patient had previously undergone allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and had been diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) during the development of chronic graft-versus-host disease. A prompt diagnosis and steroid replacement, in addition to anticoagulant therapy, resulted in a favorable outcome. Once the diagnosis of APS has been confirmed, which might be the sign of bilateral adrenal hemorrhage, the initial manifestations of adrenal insufficiency should never be overlooked.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.2169/internalmedicine.9820-17 | DOI Listing |
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