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Diagnosis and management of Addison's disease during pregnancy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  14594127     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although primary adrenal failure is considered a rare condition, recent epidemiological studies indicate a rising incidence of the disease owing to the increase of autoimmune disorders. Addison's disease may be a life-threatening condition and the occurrence of pregnancy has been considered as a dangerous event. Nowadays, adrenal insufficiency during pregnancy is associated with high incidence of serious fetal and maternal complications, as fetal death in utero and post-partum adrenal crises, only if the disorder is not recognized and adequately treated. In this article pathophysiological aspects, clinical features and guidelines of management of pregnancy in Addison's disease are reviewed.
Authors:
B Ambrosi; L Barbetta; L Morricone
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of endocrinological investigation     Volume:  26     ISSN:  0391-4097     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Endocrinol. Invest.     Publication Date:  2003 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-11-03     Completed Date:  2004-06-08     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7806594     Medline TA:  J Endocrinol Invest     Country:  Italy    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  698-702     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Policlinic Institute, San Donato, Milan, Italy. bruno.ambrosi@unimi.it
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Addison Disease / diagnosis*,  physiopathology,  therapy*
Adult
Female
Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*,  physiopathology,  therapy*
Risk Assessment
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Glucocorticoids
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
J Endocrinol Invest. 2004 Apr;27(4):406   [PMID:  15233565 ]

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