Thyroid storm presenting as septic shock in the intensive care unit: A Case Series

Thyroid storm is a rare endocrine emergency that rarely presents with septic shock. It occurs in thyrotoxic patients and is manifested by decompensation of multiple organs, triggered by severe stress. The diagnosis and response to treatment is made by Burch-Wartofsky point scale or Japanese thyroid...

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Main Authors: Niraj Kumar Keyal, Niru Pokharel, Sudesh Khanal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nepal Medical Association 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Nepal Medical Association
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Online Access:https://www.jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/4552