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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1778107
Emotional Stress-Induced Thyroid Storm
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Abstract
Thyroid storm is an endocrine emergency with high mortality due to severe uncontrolled thyrotoxicosis, often associated with precipitating factors. The chance of survival will increase with early suspicion, prompt diagnosis, and immediate treatment. In this case report, we are presenting a 49-year-old female who came to the emergency department with acute pulmonary edema, agitation, severe tachycardia, high-grade fever with uncontrolled thyrotoxicosis. A diagnosis of thyroid storm was made. The patient presentation was following severe emotional stress after the passing of her mother-in-law. In the literature review, only a few cases reported as emotional stress induced thyroid storm, and we would like to present this life-threatening endocrine emergency.
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26. Februar 2024
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