Thyroid storm (Accelerated Hyperthyoidism) : A challenging medical emergency

Abstract

Thyroid storm is an uncommon but potentially lethal medical emergency. Thyroid hormone is present in excess leading to a hyper-metabolic state characterized by high grade fever, excessive sweating, palpitations which can rapidly progress into delirium, coma, and death. Precipitating events include trauma, infection, radioactive iodine treatment, or surgery.

Keywords

• t3(tri-iodothyronine)
• t4(tetra-iodothyronine)
• tsh-thyroid stimulating hormone
• thyroid storm.