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ea0032p229 | Clinical case reports – Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2013

Primary adrenal insufficiency in a case of bilateral adrenal hemorrhage secondary to anti-phospholipid syndrome masquerading as chronic abdominal pain

Chen Abel Weiliang , Seow Cherng Jye , Dalan Rinkoo

Background: Primary adrenal insufficiency due to adrenal hemorrhage from anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS) is an uncommon and life threatening disorder. We present a case, highlighting the challenges in the diagnosis and management of this disorder.Case presentation: A 59-year-old Chinese lady presented with a 2-year history of bilateral flank pain, lethargy, poor appetite and weight loss. Initial blood investigations were unremarkable except for a choles...