An unusual cause of postpartum vomiting.
We are presenting this case to emphasize that the symptoms of Addison disease are very similar to those of pregnancy and, although this disease is rare, the consequences can be catastrophic if it is overlooked, particularly in pregnancy.
Glazier
M G
MG
Department of Family Practice and Community Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA. glazier@mail.med.upenn.edu
Waldron
W M
WM
D000224:Addison Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D000328:Adult; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D014839:Vomiting / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*
D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone