Case Report

Thyroid Storm Induced by Strangulation

Authors: Jesús I. Ramírez, MD, Patrizio Petrone, MD, Eric J. Kuncir, MD, FACS, Juan A. Asensio, MD, FACS

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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