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Thyroid storm induced by strangulation.

Jesús I Ramírez1, Patrizio Petrone, Eric J Kuncir

  • 1Division of Trauma and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|July 17, 2004
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Thyroid storm, a severe thyrotoxicosis complication, can arise from strangulation even without prior thyroid disease. This case highlights a unique cause and discusses classification and treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Thyroid storm is a life-threatening exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis.
  • It typically occurs in individuals with pre-existing thyroid dysfunction.
  • Strangulation is not a commonly recognized trigger for thyroid storm.

Observation:

  • This report details a severe case of thyroid storm.
  • The patient had no prior history of thyroid disease.
  • The storm developed directly following strangulation.

Findings:

  • Strangulation can precipitate thyroid storm in individuals without a history of thyrotoxicosis.
  • This presentation challenges the conventional understanding of thyroid storm etiology.
  • The case underscores the need for broader diagnostic considerations.

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Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider thyroid storm in unexplained thyrotoxicosis, even with atypical triggers like strangulation.
  • Prompt recognition and management are crucial for patient survival.
  • Further research may elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms linking strangulation to thyroid storm.