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Thyroid Storm (cont.)

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Thyroid Storm Prognosis

  • Thyroid storm is a very serious condition that can result in death.
  • Early and aggressive treatment can improve the outcome

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Thyroid Storm - Symptoms

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Thyroid storm, also referred to as thyrotoxic crisis, is an acute, life-threatening, hypermetabolic state induced by excessive release of thyroid hormones (THs) in individuals with thyrotoxicosis.

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