Adrenomegaly and septic adrenal hemorrhage (Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome) in the setting of congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to a spectrum of autosomal recessive inherited disorders of steroidogenesis most commonly identified on newborn screenings. We describe a young woman who presented with abdominal pain and on subsequent imaging was found to have features of congenital adrenal hyp...

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Published in:	Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center Vol. 26; no. 3; pp. 268 - 269
Main Authors:	Saad, Amin F, Ford, 3rd, Kenneth L, Deprisco, Gregory, Smerud, Michael J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Taylor & Francis Group LLC 01-07-2013 Taylor & Francis Ltd Baylor Health Care System
Subjects:	Adrenal gland diseases Adrenogenital syndrome Case Studies: Radiology Report Genetic aspects Texas
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Summary:	Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to a spectrum of autosomal recessive inherited disorders of steroidogenesis most commonly identified on newborn screenings. We describe a young woman who presented with abdominal pain and on subsequent imaging was found to have features of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Imaging findings, treatment, and potential complications are discussed.
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ISSN:	0899-8280 1525-3252
DOI:	10.1080/08998280.2013.11928978