Isolated unilateral adrenal hemorrhage after a motorcycle race.
A 19-year-old girl presenting with an isolated unilateral adrenal hemorrhage after a motorcycle cross-country race without evidence of direct trauma, is reported. The lesion was diagnosed by abdominal ultrasonography, and treated surgically by thoracolaparotomy. Recovery has resulted. A review of literature shows the rarity of the condition.
D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography