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Chin Meng Khoo¹, Kok Onn Lee

¹Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Rd NUHS Tower Blk L10, Singapore 119228, Singapore.

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Summary

Endocrine emergencies in pregnancy, though rare, require prompt diagnosis and management. Optimal outcomes depend on collaborative care between specialists to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.

Keywords:

diabetic ketoacidosis pituitary apoplexy pregnancy prolactinoma thyroid storm

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Endocrinology
Critical Care Medicine

Background:

Endocrine emergencies during pregnancy are infrequent, often linked to suboptimal obstetric care.
Thyroid and diabetes complications are more prevalent due to their baseline population incidence.
Pituitary complications in pregnancy have become less common.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and management of endocrine emergencies in pregnancy.
To emphasize the critical role of multidisciplinary collaboration in optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes.

Main Methods:

Review of endocrine emergencies in pregnancy.
Focus on diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies.
Emphasis on the necessity of a coordinated care approach.

Main Results:

Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
Maternal hemodynamic stability is the primary treatment goal.
Multidisciplinary team involvement significantly improves outcomes.

Conclusions:

A high index of suspicion is vital for timely diagnosis of endocrine emergencies in pregnancy.
Medical management prioritizes maternal hemodynamic stability.
Close collaboration among endocrinologists, maternal-fetal specialists, and intensivists is essential for optimizing maternal and fetal health.