Case Reports
Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2 Complicated by Acute Adrenal Crisis and Pericardial Tamponade in the Setting of Normal Thyroid Function
Authors:
Nauman Khalid ,
Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
About Nauman
M.D.
Lovely Chhabra,
University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford, Connecticut, US
About Lovely
M.D.
Sarah Aftab Ahmad,
Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas, US
About Sarah Aftab
M.D.
Affan Umer,
University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford, Connecticut, US
About Affan
M.D.
David H. Spodick
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, US
About David H.
M.D., D.Sc
Abstract
We describe herein a 48-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 who presented with pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and pericardial tamponade preceded by acute adrenal crisis in the setting of normal thyroid function. The case highlights the importance of a rare yet important complication of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 that mandates early recognition and intervention.
How to Cite:
1. Khalid N, Chhabra L, Ahmad SA, Umer A, Spodick DH. Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2 Complicated by Acute Adrenal Crisis and Pericardial Tamponade in the Setting of Normal Thyroid Function. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal. 2015;11(4):250-252. DOI: http://doi.org/10.14797/mdcj-11-4-250
Published on
01 Oct 2015.
Peer Reviewed
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