[Pathology of adrenal glands and hypophysis in AIDS]

More than 50% of AIDS patients show adrenal compromise. The major pathological findings include inflammatory changes of both the cortical and medullary portion with necrosis and haemorrhage. The principal determinant of these abnormalities appears to be CMV infection. We also report the occurrence of focal or subtotal hypophyseal necrosis in the setting of AIDS. These alterations of endocrine glands may deserve attention in the management of the patients.