Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review
Official Publication of Association of Biomedical Scientists
Official Publication of Association of Biomedical Scientists
Online ISSN: 2319-1090
Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review is a Peer-reviewed, International medical journal Published by the Association of Health Professionals. It will publish 04 issues per year will publish a research paper prepared by Health Professional. Journal will Give Preference to Case Report and Review Article Aim and Scope The aim and commitment of the journal is to publish a research-oriented manuscript on significant issues in all the subjects and areas of Medical Science including Genome mutation and Pathogenicity in microbes. Journal more...Case Report
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Volume : 11, Issue : 4, Year : 2024
Article Page : 122-125
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.sajcrr.2024.029
Abstract
Hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction can present clinically as one of the few endocrinological emergencies found in daily clinical practice. The HPA axis primarily deals with stress response, energy metabolism, immune function and neuropsychiatric function. Unfortunately the clinical presentation of HPA axis dysfunction is non-specific and often progresses insidiously resulting in late diagnosis, or in severe cases present with acute circulatory collapse. Here we present a case where a 60 year-old lady who presented with shock, altered mental status, bradycardia and hypoglycemia, was found to have HPA axis dysfunction and was managed effectively with glucocorticoids along with other supportive management.
Keywords: Hypoglycemia, Neuropsychiatric, Hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal
How to cite : Sharma J, Dey P, Saha A, Naoshram N, Dutta M, Hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction presenting as a life threatening acute medical emergency: A case study. South Asian J Case Rep Rev 2024;11(4):122-125
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