Delport, Eluned F.2010-03-012010-03-012009Delport, EF 2009, 'A thyroid-related endocrine emergency in pregnancy', Journal of Endocrinology Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 99-101. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_m_jemdsa.html]1608-9677http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13259A 28-year-old woman presented with a thyroid storm while pregnant. Thyroid storm in pregnancy is a rare, life threatening endocrinological emergency. The diagnosis and management can be challenging. Even with early aggressive therapy the maternal mortality is still high and adverse effects on the pregnancy and fetus are common.enHealth and Medical Publishing GroupThyroid stormMaternal mortalityHuman reproduction -- Endocrine aspectsObstetrical endocrinologyPregnancy -- ComplicationsArticle