Emergencias endocrinas en pediatría: diagnóstico y manejo / Diagnosis and management of endocrine emergencies in pediatrics

ABSTRACT

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.