Clinical case reports
Post-Tuberculosis Adrenal Crisis in a Young Boy: A Case Report.
Aisha Haleem, Saad Ashraf, Daniya Tarique, Muhammad Zohair, Ajeet Singh, Biruk Demisse Ayalew
Published: 202510.1002/ccr3.71345
Abstract
Open AccessAn adrenal crisis should be considered in children with a history of tuberculosis who present with shock, hypoglycemia, and hyperpigmentation. Even years after successful treatment, TB can cause irreversible adrenal damage leading to primary adrenal insufficiency. Early recognition and prompt glucocorticoid replacement are lifesaving. Routine screening in high-risk patients may prevent delayed diagnosis and fatal outcomes.