Thyroid storm in patient with uncontrolled hyperthyroid: a case-report

Authors

  • Komang Vika Nariswari Ratna Kinasih Department of Internal Medicine, Wangaya Regional Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
  • Dewi Catur Wulandari Department of Internal Medicine, Wangaya Regional Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
  • I. Putu Parwata Jaya Department of Cardiology, Wangaya Regional Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20243793

Keywords:

Thyroid storm, Hyperthyroid, Case report

Abstract

Hyperthyroidism is a clinical condition which arise due to an increase of synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormone (TH) by the thyroid gland, and may lead to hyperthyroid crisis or thyroid storm which is a life-threatening emergency condition. Sudden discontinuation of anti-thyroid drugs influences the occurrences of thyroid storm. A 29-years-old female patient come to the emergency department with complaint of shortness of breath, cough, body weight loss, and palpitation. During hospitalization period, patient experienced symptoms of palpitation and seizure. The Burch-Wartofsky criteria score was ≥45 which consistent with thyroid storm. A multidisciplinary team approach is important in treating patient with thyroid storm.

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Published

2024-12-20

How to Cite

Kinasih, K. V. N. R., Wulandari, D. C., & Jaya, I. P. P. (2024). Thyroid storm in patient with uncontrolled hyperthyroid: a case-report. International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 12(1), 118–123. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20243793