Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome

ICD-10 Code A39.1

Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome

Definition

A serious disorder characterized by massive adrenal gland hemorrhage secondary to a bacterial infection, most often Neisseria meningitidis infection. It is manifested with decreased blood pressure, shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and adrenocortical insufficiency.

Also known as meningococcal hemorrhagic adrenalitis, WFS — per MONDO

Also identified as