Myxedema Coma

Nov 10, 2024 by in ENDOCRINOLOGY Comments Off on Myxedema Coma

Introduction Myxedema coma is an important endocrine emergency caused by untreated or prolonged hypothyroidism that culminates in a comatose state. It is seen more commonly in elderly women during the…

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Acute Adrenal Insufficiency

Nov 10, 2024 by in ENDOCRINOLOGY Comments Off on Acute Adrenal Insufficiency

Introduction Adrenal crisis is the most severe manifestation of adrenal insufficiency (AI); it can be the first manifestation of AI or can occur in patients already established on glucocorticoid therapy….

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Ocular Emergencies in Graves’ Ophthalmopathy

Nov 10, 2024 by in ENDOCRINOLOGY Comments Off on Ocular Emergencies in Graves’ Ophthalmopathy

Introduction Thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as thyroid orbitopathy and Graves’ ophthalmopathy, is an autoimmune-driven process that results in pathologic changes of the extraocular muscles, orbital fat, and surrounding…

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Amiodarone-Induced Thyrotoxicosis

Nov 10, 2024 by in ENDOCRINOLOGY Comments Off on Amiodarone-Induced Thyrotoxicosis

Introduction Amiodarone is a benzofuranic acid with potent antiarrhythmic properties that contains iodine amounting to 37% of its weight. Thus a 200-mg tablet (typical maintenance daily dose) provides approximately 70…

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Severe Thyrotoxicosis and Thyroid Storm

Nov 10, 2024 by in ENDOCRINOLOGY Comments Off on Severe Thyrotoxicosis and Thyroid Storm

Introduction Thyroid hormone excess, also known as thyrotoxicosis, encompasses a wide range of signs and symptoms. Thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism may have semantic distinctions but are often used interchangeably. Patients with…

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Management of diabetic foot disease

Nov 9, 2024 by in ENDOCRINOLOGY Comments Off on Management of diabetic foot disease

Introduction The unrelenting increase in the global prevalence in diabetes mellitus has meant that the burden of its associated complications is expected to increase significantly over the next few decades….

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Motor dysfunction in diabetes

Nov 9, 2024 by in ENDOCRINOLOGY Comments Off on Motor dysfunction in diabetes

Introduction In diabetic neuropathy (DN), symptoms and signs depend on the severity of impairment of sensory, autonomic, and motor nerves, clinically presenting in a symmetrical or asymmetrical pattern . In…

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