ea0051p012 | Adrenal | BSPED2017
Maduemem Kene
, Davis Jamie
, Chroinin Muireann Ni
, O'Connell Susan
Introduction: Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening condition and an absolute medical emergency, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent grave morbidity and mortality. We describe a case that posed significant diagnostic dilemma due to incongruity of history and clinical findings.Case Report: A 9-year-old girl presented acutely with loss of consciousness, GCS of 5/15. This was preceded by a 3-day history of abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrho...