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ea0037ep81 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2015

Acute adrenal insufficiency as a first sign of metastatic pulmonary carcinoma

Manolachie Adina , Volovat Constantin , Grigorescu Cristina , Botnariu Gina Eosefina , Gafton Bogdan , Armasu Ioana , Leustean Letitia , Vulpoi Carmen

Introduction: Adrenal glands are common sites for secondary lesions derived from malignant tumours (lymphoma, melanoma, renal, breast, colon, and bronchopulmonary cancer). Patients with adrenal secondary lesions are typically asymptomatic but 1% may present with adrenal insufficiency as a first manifestation. We report the cases of two males with lung adenocarcinoma, first presented with acute adrenal insufficiency.Cases presentation: Case 1: LC, 65 year...