Thyroid Storm (Accelerated Hyperthyoidism) : A Challenging Medical Emergency
Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Thyroid storm is an uncommon but potentially lethal medical emergency. Thyroid hormone is present in excess leading to a hyper-metabolic state characterized by high grade fever, excessive sweating, palpitations which can rapidly progress into delirium, coma, and death. Precipitating events include trauma, infection, radioactive iodine treatment, or surgery.
Authors and Affiliations
Neeraj kumar, Madhu Singh, R Dayal, Kundan Mittal
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- EP ID EP588795
- DOI 10.21304/2019.0603.00505
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