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Subacute thyroiditis causing thyrotoxic crisis; a case report with literature review
Abdulwahid M Salih1, F H Kakamad2, Q S Rawezh3
1Faculty of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Department Surgery, University of Sulaimani, François Mitterrand Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|April 12, 2017
Summary
Subacute thyroiditis can rarely lead to thyrotoxic crisis. This case demonstrates that prompt treatment with steroids, beta-blockers, and analgesics can effectively manage this severe presentation of thyroid inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Subacute thyroiditis is a viral inflammatory thyroid condition.
- Thyroid storm signifies severe hyperthyroidism with physiological decompensation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of subacute thyroiditis presenting with features of thyroid storm.
- To highlight the management of this critical condition.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 29-year-old male.
- Treatment involved corticosteroids, beta-blockers, and analgesics.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with symptoms of both subacute thyroiditis and thyroid storm.
- The presented management strategy was successful.
Conclusions:
- Subacute thyroiditis can manifest as a thyrotoxic crisis.
- Corticosteroid therapy is highly effective in managing this complication.