hrp0095p2-1 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2022

An adrenal enigma: adrenal crises following an acquired CMV infection in an immunocompetent infant

Fuchs Shai , Simor Bar

Here we describe a 10 week old previously healthy infant that underwent several severe adrenal crises marked by electrolyte disturbances (K=7.8 Na=128), and cardiorespiratory resuscitation (intubation and pressors). The adrenal insufficiency developed while admitted after developing a short febrile illness, and severe prolonged watery diarrhea, accompanied by development mild hypertransaminasemia and rash. Crises were characterized by elevated Renin 119 mU/l [Ref: 3.4-64], ina...