Adrenal Disorders in Pregnancy
1Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA.
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Adrenal disorders in pregnancy are rare but often clinically significant. Diagnosis is challenging owing to overlap with normal physiologic changes in pregnancy. Early diagnosis is often key, ideally before pregnancy. Cushing's syndrome and adrenal cortical carcinoma are often treated surgically, and primary aldosteronism is often treated medically. Pheochromocytoma can often be treated medically, but surgery remains an option in select cases. Adrenal insufficiency can be successfully managed medically, with adjustments in doses based on clinical signs and symptoms.
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