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Feline thyroid storm.

Cynthia R Ward1

  • 1Department of Small Animal Medicine, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, 501 DW Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602, USA. cward@vet.uga.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|July 10, 2007
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Thyroid storm, a life-threatening condition of excessive thyroid hormone, is recognized in humans but not yet in veterinary medicine. This article defines a similar syndrome in cats and outlines clinical signs and treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Thyroid storm is a severe, life-threatening multisystemic disorder caused by excessive thyroid hormone exposure in humans.
  • This critical condition, a form of acute thyrotoxicosis, is a significant cause of mortality in human emergency departments.
  • Despite its recognition in human medicine, thyroid storm has not been previously described in veterinary patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the human syndrome of thyroid storm.
  • To define a comparable syndrome in hyperthyroid veterinary patients, specifically cats.
  • To present the clinical signs and treatment modalities for feline thyroid storm.

Main Methods:

  • Review of human medical literature on thyroid storm.
  • Analysis of clinical presentations in hyperthyroid feline patients.

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  • Compilation of current treatment strategies for feline hyperthyroidism.

    • Main Results:

    • A syndrome analogous to human thyroid storm has been identified in hyperthyroid cats.
    • Key clinical signs include hyperthermia, tachycardia, and gastrointestinal or neurological disturbances.
    • Treatment involves managing hyperthyroidism, supportive care, and addressing precipitating factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Feline thyroid storm represents a critical emergency in hyperthyroid cats.
    • Early recognition of clinical signs and prompt, aggressive treatment are crucial for survival.
    • Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the pathophysiology and optimize treatment protocols for feline thyroid storm.