Citation

Ramírez JI, Petrone P, Kuncir EJ, Asensio JA. South. Med. J. 2004; 97(6): 608-610.

Affiliation

Division of Trauma and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Southern Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15255433

Abstract

Thyroid storm most often occurs in patients with known thyrotoxicosis. This report discusses a severe case of thyroid storm developing as a direct result of strangulation in a patient without a preexisting history of thyroid disease. Classification and treatment of this entity are discussed.

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