Este artículo puede ser consultado en versión completa en www.medigraphic.com/medicinacritica RESUMEN Presentamos el caso de una paciente afectada por un síndrome de Waterhouse-Friderichsen presentando falla orgánica múltiple y datos en relación a insufi ciencia suprarrenal aguda, el cual fue fulminante y se concluyó secundario a Staphylococcus haemolyticus. Palabras clave: Síndrome de Waterhouse-Friderichsen, choque, insufi ciencia suprarrenal, Staphylococcus haemolyticus.
SUMMARYWe present the case of a patient affected by a Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome presenting multiple organ failure and data in relation to acute adrenal insuffi ciency, which was fulminant and was concluded secondary to Staphylococcus haemolyticus.
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