Sunday November 29, 2009
CBC in Adrenal Crisis


Q: Chemistry of Adrenal Crisis is marked by hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, and hypoglycemia. What finding on CBC is highly suggestive of Adrenal crisis along with said chemistry?

Answer: Anemia, lymphocytosis, and eosinophilia in CBC along with hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, and hypoglycemia in chemistry are highly suggestive of Adrenal Crisis.