[A case of Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome after splenectomy (author's transl)].
1979
M Hanawa, and
H Kobayashi, and
M Oishi, and
H Fujisawa, and
M Matsuoka
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
D013156
Splenectomy
Surgical procedure involving either partial or entire removal of the spleen.
Splenectomies
D014884
Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome
A condition of HEMORRHAGE and NECROSIS of the ADRENAL GLAND. It is characterized by rapidly developing ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY; HYPOTENSION; and widespread cutaneous PURPURA.