Thyrotoxic Crisis in the Absence of Risk Factors: A Case Report

Author Type(s)

Resident/Fellow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2023

DOI

10.7759/cureus.39972

Journal Title

Cureus

Department

Medicine

Abstract

Thyrotoxic crisis is a severe, life-threatening form of thyrotoxicosis characterized by elevated circulating thyroid hormone that can lead to profound complications. Early diagnostic interventions include a thorough physical examination, laboratory assessments of thyroid hormone levels, and the utilization of quantifying assessment tools to grade the severity of the condition. A targeted therapeutic regimen involving a combination of thioamides, beta-blocking agents, and iodide therapies is administered to combat each stage of the physiological process involved in a thyroid storm. The prompt recognition of clinical manifestations and systemic complications of thyrotoxic crisis is of paramount significance to prevent therapeutic delay and reduce patient mortality. Here, we report an atypical case of a new-onset thyrotoxic crisis in a patient without apparent underlying predisposing factors.

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