Unilateral adrenal hemorrhagic infarction in essential thrombocythemia

Abstract

Adrenal hemorrhage is a rare disease associated with various conditions. We report a case of a 68-year-old woman with abdominal and back pain. The diagnostic work-up showed a left adrenal gland infarction associated with essential thrombocythemia. Treatment consisted in painkillers and treating the underlying condition in order to prevent further thrombotic events.

Keywords:

• Adrenal infarction
• Essential thrombocythemia
• Venous thrombosis