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Free thyroxine concentrations in thyroid storm

M H Brooks, S S Waldstein

    Annals of Internal Medicine
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Thyroid storm significantly increases free thyroxine (FT4) levels by reducing thyroxine binding, unlike uncomplicated thyrotoxicosis. This marked increase in FT4 may contribute to the severe symptoms of thyroid storm.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Thyroid Disorders
    • Clinical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Thyroid storm is a severe, life-threatening exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis.
    • Understanding the hormonal changes in thyroid storm is crucial for diagnosis and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare thyroid hormone levels, specifically total thyroxine (TT4), dialyzable fraction of TT4, and free thyroxine (FT4), between patients with thyroid storm, uncomplicated thyrotoxicosis, and normal subjects.
    • To investigate the role of altered thyroxine binding and FT4 concentrations in the pathogenesis of thyroid storm.

    Main Methods:

    • Measurement of total serum thyroxine concentrations.
    • Determination of the dialyzable fraction of total thyroxine.
    • Quantification of absolute free thyroxine concentrations.

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  • Comparison of these parameters across three groups: thyroid storm, uncomplicated thyrotoxicosis, and normal controls.

    • Main Results:

    • Total thyroxine concentrations were similar in both thyrotoxic groups (thyroid storm and uncomplicated thyrotoxicosis).
    • The mean dialyzable fraction of thyroxine was significantly higher in the thyroid storm group (0.060 +/- 0.017%) compared to the uncomplicated thyrotoxicosis group (0.026 +/- 0.006%).
    • Mean absolute free thyroxine concentration was significantly elevated in thyroid storm patients (10.9 +/- 3.8 ng/dL) versus uncomplicated thyrotoxicosis patients (4.7 +/- 1.4 ng/dL).

    Conclusions:

    • Thyroid storm is associated with a marked decrease in thyroxine binding.
    • This reduction in binding leads to a significant increase in free thyroxine concentration.
    • The elevated free thyroxine levels likely play a critical role in the pathophysiology of thyroid storm.