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This book delivers comprehensive explanations of normal hormonal physiology during pregnancy and descriptions of the hormonal pathology associated with various endocrine disease states. Evaluation and management of endocrine disorders including but not limited to diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, and various endocrine tumors are included.
Sommario
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Physiology of Pregnancy and Lactation
Contents:
1.a. Normal Physiology of Pregnancy
1.b. Hormonal Physiology of Lactation
Chapter 2: Diabetes Mellitus
Contents:
2.a. Overview of Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
2.b. Gestational Diabetes
2.c. Diabetic Maternal and Fetal Complications
2.d. Diabetic Emergencies: Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
Chapter 3: Thyroid
Contents:
3.a. Hypothyroidism
3.b. Hyperthyroidism
3.c. Thyroid Nodules
3.d. Thyroid Cancer
3.e. Thyroid Emergencies: Myxedema Coma and Thyroid Storm
Chapter 4: Adrenal
Contents:
4.a. Adrenal Incidental Adenomas
4.b. Pheochromocytomas
4.c. Hyperaldosteronism
4.d. Cushing's Syndrome
4.e. Adrenocortical Carcinoma
4.f. Adrenal Insufficiency
4.g. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
4.h. Adrenal Emergencies: Adrenal Crisis
Chapter 5: Pituitary
Contents:
5.a. Pituitary Incidental Adenomas
5.b. Acromegaly
5.c. Growth Hormone Deficiency
5.d. Hyperprolactinemia
5.e. Non-Functioning Sellar Masses
5.f. Pituitary Infiltrative and Inflammatory Disorders
5.g. Diabetes Insipidus
5.h. Hyponatremia in Pregnancy
5.i. Pituitary Emergencies: Sheehan Syndrome and Apoplexy
Chapter 6: Calcium and Metabolic Bone Disorders
Contents:
6.a. Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism
6.b. Osteoporosis and Vitamin D Deficiency
Chapter 7: Special Considerations
Contents:
7.a. Transgender Health in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
7.b. Endocrine Tumors in Pregnancy
7.c. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity in Pregnancy
Info autore
Dr. Nadia Barghouthi is an endocrinologist and Assistant Professor at West Virginia University. She serves as the assistant program director of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Endocrinology Fellowship.
Dr. Jessica Perini is an endocrinologist and Associate Professor at West Virginia University. She serves as the program director of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Endocrinology Fellowship. She also serves as the interim Section Chair of the WVU Endocrinology division.
Riassunto
This book delivers comprehensive explanations of normal hormonal physiology during pregnancy and descriptions of the hormonal pathology associated with various endocrine disease states. Evaluation and management of endocrine disorders including but not limited to diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, and various endocrine tumors are included.
