Thyrotoxic crisis presenting with jaundice.

Area of Science:

• Endocrinology
• Hepatology

Background:

• Thyrotoxic crisis is a severe endocrine emergency with varied clinical signs.
• Common symptoms include fever, palpitations, and confusion, but jaundice is an uncommon presentation.

Observation:

• A 35-year-old male presented with jaundice and cholestasis.
• These symptoms were associated with thyrotoxic crisis secondary to Graves' disease.

Findings:

• The patient showed significant clinical improvement.
• Cholestasis resolved effectively after treatment for thyrotoxic crisis.

Implications:

• Jaundice can be a rare but important sign of thyrotoxic crisis.
• Consider thyrotoxic crisis in the differential diagnosis of jaundice, especially with concurrent symptoms.