Atypical presentation of thyroid storm: a diagnostic dilemma. Issue 8 (26th August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Banerjee, Arnab; Bala, Renu; Aggarwal, Richa
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 12:Issue 8(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-08-26
• Subjects: intensive care -- adult intensive care -- resuscitation -- thyroid disease; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-231090
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Thyroid storm (accelerated hyperthyroidism) is an uncommon life-threatening emergency. The diagnosis is difficult and at times delayed owing to atypical presentation. Early diagnosis is the key to its successful management. We came across a patient who had presentations of acute abdomen but later diagnosed in thyroid storm. Multiorgan involvement leads all resuscitative measures futile and prevented us to salvage the patient.