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Adrenal necrosis

Last edited: 4/23/2026

Overview

Adrenal necrosis, often idiopathic, involves ischemic necrosis of the adrenal gland, frequently linked to lymphocytic phlebitis without systemic vasculitis involvement 1. The exact etiology remains unclear, with no recurrent clinical manifestations observed in follow-up periods 1.

Diagnosis

  • Histological evidence of lymphocytic phlebitis and thrombosis in adrenal tissue
  • Absence of arteriolar or arterial involvement
  • No clinical or laboratory signs of systemic vasculitis
  • Surgical exploration and histopathological examination are definitive 1

    • Management

  • Surgical intervention for definitive diagnosis and management when necrosis is suspected
  • No specific pharmacological treatments mentioned; supportive care based on complications 1

    • Special Populations

  • No specific data provided for pregnancy, pediatrics, elderly, or comorbidities in the given abstracts 1

    • Key Recommendations

  • Perform surgical exploration and histopathological examination for definitive diagnosis of adrenal necrosis 1 (Evidence: Expert opinion)
  • Monitor for recurrence post-surgery; no recurrent events noted in follow-up periods up to 5 years 1 (Evidence: Weak)
  • Supportive care tailored to complications should be considered in the absence of specific pharmacological guidelines 1 (Evidence: Expert opinion)

    • References

    1 Saraga EP, Costa J. Idiopathic entero-colic lymphocytic phlebitis. A cause of ischemic intestinal necrosis. The American journal of surgical pathology 1989. link

    Original source

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      Idiopathic entero-colic lymphocytic phlebitis. A cause of ischemic intestinal necrosis. — Saraga EP, Costa J The American journal of surgical pathology (1989)
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