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Hyperpyrexia of uncertain origin.

J F Murray

    British Journal of Anaesthesia
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A rare case of hyperpyrexia (high body temperature) during eye surgery in a 27-year-old woman is presented. The likely cause was a thyroid storm, a serious condition related to an overactive thyroid gland.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Endocrinology
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Hyperpyrexia, or dangerously high body temperature, is a critical condition.
    • Thyroid storm is a life-threatening exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a rare instance of hyperpyrexia during ophthalmic surgery.
    • To investigate the potential cause of hyperpyrexia in this surgical patient.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report of a 27-year-old female patient.
    • Perioperative monitoring during eye surgery.
    • Clinical assessment for potential causes of hyperpyrexia.

    Main Results:

    • The patient experienced hyperpyrexia during eye surgery.

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  • Thyroid storm was identified as the probable etiology.
  • This highlights a potential complication in patients with underlying thyroid disease.

    • Conclusions:

    • Thyroid storm can present as hyperpyrexia during surgical procedures.
    • Ophthalmologists and anesthesiologists should be aware of this rare but serious complication.
    • Prompt recognition and management are crucial for patient outcomes.