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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Thyroid storm, a rare and severe manifestation of hyperthyroidism, presents with significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Clinical presentation and thyroid function tests are key to diagnosing thyroid storm, though test results may not correlate with disease severity.

Observation:

  • A 26-year-old female presented with epigastric pain, jaundice, and weight loss postpartum.
  • Initial labs revealed suppressed TSH, elevated free T4, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, and transaminases.
  • Abdominal ultrasound showed gallstones, but magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography identified a distal common bile duct stone.

Findings:

  • The patient's symptoms were attributed to choledocholithiasis, not thyroid storm, as central nervous system alterations were absent.
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with sphincterotomy successfully relieved the biliary obstruction.
  • Symptomatic improvement was prompt following the ERCP procedure.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering choledocholithiasis in patients with thyrotoxicosis presenting with jaundice and abdominal pain.
  • Accurate diagnosis and timely intervention, such as ERCP, are crucial for managing biliary obstruction in hyperthyroid patients.
  • Recognizing the diverse clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism is essential for prompt and effective patient care.