Severe hypothyroidism is commonly referred to as “myxedema coma.” However, patients with this condition are often not comatose and do not have edema. Rather, they are most notably recognized by declin
Thyroid storm (TS) commonly occurs in patients with Graves’ disease. Its clinical manifestations overlap with many illnesses; therefore, diagnosis can be challenging. Prompt recognition and evaluation
Thyroid storm is an acute life-threatening condition of hyperthyroidism, characterized by high fever, dehydration, tachycardia or tachyarrhythmias, tremor, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness,
Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a rare diagnosis in childhood and adolescence; however, it can become a major cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients.
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes are rare, inherited disorders, and adrenal hemorrhage is a rare cause of abdominal pain. We present a case of bilateral adrenal hemorrhages due to pheochro
SGLT-2 inhibits can cause massive osmotic diuresis and intravascular volume depletion. The body’s appropriate response to this is production of antidiuretic hormone, an excess of which is capable of c
One of our nation's greatest health challenges is the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is expected to swell by more than 50% by 2035. Many of these diabetic patients will lack both primar
A thyroid storm is an acute, life-threatening emergency that requires timely recognition and management. Left untreated, the mortality rate is 80-100%.