Abstract
We report a case of resection of a unilateral adrenal pseudocyst that precipitated life-threatening adrenal insufficiency. The patient had extremis unresponsive to pressor agents in the immediate postoperative period. Hydrocortisone administration produced temporary resolution and a cosyntropin-stimulation test confirmed adrenal insufficiency. Because of the presence of an adrenal mass, the preoperative evaluation included a formal endocrinological evaluation. Thus, we were able to document the occurrence of acute postoperative primary adrenal insufficiency.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 554-556 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Urology |
Volume | 135 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology