Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome

**Definition:** A condition of HEMORRHAGE and NECROSIS of the ADRENAL GLAND. It is characterized by rapidly developing ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY; HYPOTENSION; and widespread cutaneous PURPURA.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.150.252.223.500.750.500 - C01.150.252.400.625.549.449.800 - C01.207.180.500.750.500 - C10.228.228.180.500.750.500 - C10.586.625.280.505.904 - C15.378.100.802.843 - C15.378.463.950 - C19.053.500.740 - C23.550.414.950.843 - C23.888.885.687.843

**Synonyms:** - Waterhouse-Friederichsen Syndrome - Purpura Fulminans (Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome)