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Endocrine Problems in Pregnancy

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Challenging Cases in Endocrinology

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A 34-yr-old Caucasian female was managed by her primary physician for a history of Addison’s disease and hypothyroidism. She was admitted in August with a 4 d history of generalized weakness, postural lightheadedness, and a marked increase in muscle cramping.

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Purdy, L.P., Metzger, B.E. (2002). Endocrine Problems in Pregnancy. In: Molitch, M.E. (eds) Challenging Cases in Endocrinology. Contemporary Endocrinology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-277-7_15

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