Adrenal hemorrhage complicating anticoagulant therapy.
Anticoagulant-associated adrenal hemorrhage (AAH) is an infrequent complication of therapy. It is not usually diagnosed before death, but can be successfully treated if recognized. The case presented herein and the literature reviewed emphasize the pathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis, and treatment. This may be the first case with histologic study after long-term survival of the initial episode.
D000302:Adrenal Cortex / Q000098:blood supply; D000303:Adrenal Cortex Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D000368:Aged; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy
D006493:Heparin