A Case of Thyroid Storm Complicated with Cardiorespiratory Failure without Obvious Trigger: Early Suspicion is the Key

Roy, Padmaja Deb and Shahzed, S. M. Iram and Ghosh, Ammy Shankar and Haque, Sharar Naiarin and Mou, Kaniz Ferdouse and Roy, Aditi and Hassan, Khondokar N. and Aziz, Syed Nurul and Tamanna, Nuzhat and Bhowmick, Nisha and Chowdhury, Tutul (2022) A Case of Thyroid Storm Complicated with Cardiorespiratory Failure without Obvious Trigger: Early Suspicion is the Key. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 15 (4). pp. 77-82. ISSN 2394-109X

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Abstract

Thyroid storm, also known as thyrotoxic crisis is an acute, rare life-threatening condition of thyroid gland; possessing 100% mortality when it’s not treated in time. Thyroid storm coexisting with respiratory failure further can contribute to this mortality. Respiratory collapse can be irreversible. This is an endocrine emergency first described in 1926. This is important to recognize it early and treat to reduce mortality. Herein, we review a case of 75 years of male who developed Cardio-respiratory failure while he was manifesting clinical features thyroid storm.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: STM Repository > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 09 Jan 2023 06:39
Last Modified: 05 Mar 2024 04:01
URI: http://classical.goforpromo.com/id/eprint/2001

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