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Acute adrenal insufficiency following enoxaparin-induced thrombocytopenia is a rare postoperative hip replacement complication. Early diagnosis and steroid treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in this unusual presentation.

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Area of Science:

Medicine
Endocrinology
Hematology

Background:

Postoperative circulatory failure after hip replacement requires monitoring for both common and rare complications.
Enoxaparin-induced thrombocytopenia is a known adverse effect of anticoagulant therapy.

Observation:

A rare case of acute adrenal insufficiency occurred following enoxaparin-induced type II thrombocytopenia in a patient undergoing hip replacement.
The diagnosis was delayed due to an atypical clinical presentation and underestimation of preoperative medical risk.

Findings:

Enoxaparin-induced type II thrombocytopenia can precipitate acute adrenal insufficiency.
Prompt diagnosis and initiation of steroid therapy led to a favorable clinical evolution.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering rare complications in postoperative care.
Emphasizes the need for thorough preoperative risk assessment.
Suggests chronic steroid management may be required for steroid-induced adrenal insufficiency.