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Primary Adrenal Failure due to Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Joint Authors
Sahin, Murat
Oguz, Ayten
Tuzun, Dilek
Boysan, Serife Nur
Mese, Bülent
Sahin, Hatice
Gul, Kamile
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) characterized by thrombosis and abortus may rarely cause primary adrenal failure.
Case Presentations.
A 34-year-old male presented with hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyperpigmentation on his skin and oral mucosa, scars on both legs, and loss of consciousness.
In laboratory examinations, hyponatremia (135 mmol/L), hyperpotassemia (6 mmol/L), and thrombocytopenia (83 K/µL) were determined.
Cortisol (1.91 µg/dL) and adrenocorticotropic (550 pg/mL) hormone levels were also evaluated.
The patient was hospitalized with a diagnosis of acute adrenal crisis due to primary adrenal insufficiency.
A Doppler ultrasound revealed venous thrombosis.
The patient was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome after the detection of venous thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, elevated aPTT, and anticardiolipin antibody levels.
Anticoagulation treatment was started for antiphospholipid syndrome.
The patient is now following up with hydrocortisone, fludrocortisone, and warfarin sodium.
Conclusion.
Antiphospholipid syndrome is a rare reason for adrenal failure.
Antiphospholipid syndrome should be suspected if patients have morbidity secondary to venous-arterial thrombosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sahin, Murat& Oguz, Ayten& Tuzun, Dilek& Boysan, Serife Nur& Mese, Bülent& Sahin, Hatice…[et al.]. 2015. Primary Adrenal Failure due to Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sahin, Murat…[et al.]. Primary Adrenal Failure due to Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sahin, Murat& Oguz, Ayten& Tuzun, Dilek& Boysan, Serife Nur& Mese, Bülent& Sahin, Hatice…[et al.]. Primary Adrenal Failure due to Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058389
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058389