Thyrotoxic Crisis in the Absence of Risk Factors: A Case Report
Author Type(s)
Resident/Fellow
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2023
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.
Recommended Citation
Reddy, G., Livingston, J., Gandhi, D., & Sumrein, F. (2023). Thyrotoxic Crisis in the Absence of Risk Factors: A Case Report. Cureus, 15 (6), 39972-39972. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.39972
