Thyrotoxic crisis

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The thyrotoxic crisis occurs by exacerbating the symptoms of hyperthyroidism to such an extent that it threatens the patient's life.

Clinical manifestations[edit | edit source]

Etiopathogenesis[edit | edit source]

  • A thyrotoxic crisis can be caused by untreated or poor treatment of hyperthyroidism, which is associated with infection, surgery or injury.
  • Discontinuation of established thyrostatic therapy.
  • It can also be caused by iodine preparations.

Diagnostics[edit | edit source]

Laboratory elevation of thyroid hormones (T3, T4).

Treatment[edit | edit source]