Síndrome de Mauriac: relato de caso

Abstract

This work aims to address the rare complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus, Mauriac Syndrome, in order to provide information to improve the diagnostic suspicion of this condition in a patient with long-standing poorly controlled diabetes and to reinforce the importance of control. adequate glycemic. To achieve this objective, a bibliographic survey was carried out on type 1 diabetes mellitus and the scarce literature on Mauriac Syndrome. This theme was proposed after following the case of a patient hospitalized at the University Hospital of Grande Dourados with a diagnosis of this little-known clinical condition. Due to the few sources available on the subject, there was a need to carry out a literary survey on Mauriac Syndrome and report one more case of the disease to contribute to the scientific knowledge about this clinical condition. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus prevent progression to the rare complication of Mauriac Syndrome, favoring a better prognosis for the patient, with the possibility of reversing certain complications when early identified. For better management of cases, multidisciplinary follow-up is essential in order to avoid complications and hospitalization expenses.