Thyroid Storm Superimposed on Gestational Hypertension: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Thyroid Storm Superimposed on Gestational Hypertension: A Case Report and Review of Literature

A thyroid storm is an extreme manifestation of thyrotoxicosis, and is life threatening without an early diagnosis. Pregnancy or childbirth may worsen maternal hyperthyroidism or induce the development of a thyroid storm. Gestational hypertension, a disorder defined as new-onset hypertension, develop...

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Main Authors: Yen-Hua Chen, Chan-Pin Liao, Cheng-Wei Lu, Tzu-Yu Lin, Ya-Ying Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
caesarean section
hyperthyroidism
gestational hypertension
thyroid storm
cardiomyopathy
Burch–Wartofsky point scale
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/3/450

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