Thyroid Storm Presenting as Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

Thyroid storm is a rare disorder characterized byhypertension, hyperthermia, and multiple systems involvement. Earlyrecognition and treatment of thyroid storm are essential in reducingmorbidity and mortality from this disorder. We present the case of apatient with an atypical (normothermic, normoten...

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Veröffentlicht in:Chest 2000-09, Vol.118 (3), p.877-879
Hauptverfasser: Jiang, Yin-Zheng, Hutchinson, Karen A., Bartelloni, Peter, Manthous, Constantine A.
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Zusammenfassung:Thyroid storm is a rare disorder characterized byhypertension, hyperthermia, and multiple systems involvement. Earlyrecognition and treatment of thyroid storm are essential in reducingmorbidity and mortality from this disorder. We present the case of apatient with an atypical (normothermic, normotensive) presentation ofthyroid storm, accompanied by multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, including lactic acidosis and liver dysfunction, both of which are veryrare complications. This case highlights both the multiple organsystems that can be involved in thyroid storm and the importance ofrecognizing atypical presentations of thyroid storm.
ISSN:0012-3692
1931-3543
DOI:10.1378/chest.118.3.877