Korean J Urol.  2008 Dec;49(12):1155-1157.

Isolated Adrenal Injury after Blunt Abdominal Trauma without Visceral Organ Injury

• Chon WH
• Park SW
• Lee SD

Abstract

Isolated adrenal gland injuries have rarely been reported, but can be potentially devastating if unrecognized. Herein, we describe a case of an isolated adrenal gland injury following a motor vehicle accident. Under the diagnosis of an isolated adrenal injury without visceral organ injury by abdominopelvic CT, conservative management led to a favorable outcome.

Keyword

Adrenal glands; Injury

MeSH Terms

Adrenal Glands
Motor Vehicles

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Enhanced CT image obtained two hours after trauma shows a 6×4cm hematoma with active extravasation of vascular contrast material (arrow) in the right adrenal gland.

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  Fig. 2 Follow-up CT image obtained one week after the trauma shows a 4×2.5cm hematoma without active extravasation of vascular contrast material in the right adrenal gland.

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  Fig. 3 Follow-up CT image obtained 8 weeks after the trauma shows resolution of the hematoma without enhancement in the right adrenal gland.

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