Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, Vol 14, No 2 (2009)

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A THYROID-RELATED ENDOCRINE EMERGENCY IN PREGNANCY

Eluned Florence Delport

Abstract


A 28-year-old woman presented with a thyroid storm while pregnant. Thyroid storm in pregnancy is a rare, life threatening endocrinological emergency. The diagnosis and management can be challenging. Even with early aggressive therapy the maternal mortality is still high and adverse effects on the pregnancy and foetus are common.

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