Abstract
Endocrine emergencies are relatively infrequent events in clinical practice. Correct management requires prompt recognition and treatment, frequent without supporting laboratory studies. An understanding of the pathophysiology of these acute states of hormone excess or deficiency assists in establishing the correct diagnosis and initiating the proper therapy.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Diseases / therapy
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Coma / etiology
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Coma / therapy
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Diabetic Coma / therapy
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis / therapy
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Emergencies
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Endocrine System Diseases* / etiology
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Endocrine System Diseases* / therapy
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Humans
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Hypercalcemia / therapy
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Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma / therapy
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Hypocalcemia / therapy
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Myxedema / therapy
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Thyroid Crisis / therapy