Open AccessA case report: First presentation of diabetes mellitus type 1 with severe hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state in a 35‐month‐old girl
Author(s) -
Saeed Amir,
Ilkhanipoor Homa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4984
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetic ketoacidosis , girl , presentation (obstetrics) , complication , diabetes mellitus , pediatrics , type 1 diabetes , type 2 diabetes mellitus , ketoacidosis , surgery , intensive care medicine , endocrinology , psychology , developmental psychology
Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is a rare complication of diabetes mellitus among pediatric patients. Since its treatment differs from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hence, pediatricians should be aware of its diagnosis and management.