Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2005
Review[Diagnosis and management of endocrine emergencies in pediatrics].
The study of endocrine emergencies in childhood is important due to their high mortality and residual morbidity, that can be reduced with an adequate diagnosis and/or therapy. In this article, we review hypoglycemia, adrenal crisis, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia and thyroid storm in children, with focus on initial diagnostic approach and management.