Abstract
Several potentially fatal endocrine emergencies in relation to obstetrics and gynecology are discussed in the article. Rates of case fatality vary in different series, but range from 10% to 30%. Rapid recognition, prompt supportive care, and intervention likely maximize maternal and fetal outcomes.
Copyright © 2013. Published by Elsevier Inc.
MeSH terms
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis / diagnosis*
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis / mortality
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis / therapy
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Early Diagnosis
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Emergency Medicine
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Female
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Fetal Monitoring
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Fluid Therapy / methods*
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Humans
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Hypercalcemia / diagnosis*
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Hypercalcemia / mortality
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Hypercalcemia / therapy
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Hyperparathyroidism / diagnosis*
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Hyperparathyroidism / mortality
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Hyperparathyroidism / therapy
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Insulin / therapeutic use*
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North America / epidemiology
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
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Pregnancy Complications / metabolism
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Pregnancy Complications / mortality
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Pregnancy Complications / therapy
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Pregnancy in Diabetics
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Prognosis
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Thyroid Crisis / diagnosis*
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Thyroid Crisis / mortality
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Thyroid Crisis / therapy