Thyroid Storm in a Patient With COVID-19

OBJECTIVEA thyroid storm is a severe exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis that can cause significant morbidity and mortality. The emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that originated in Wuhan, China, has become a worldwide pandemic. We present the first documented case of thyroid storm (as defi...

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Published in:AACE clinical case reports 2021, Vol.7 (6), p.360-362
Main Authors: Rao, Angela N, Al-Ward, Ruaa Y, Gaba, Ruchi
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:OBJECTIVEA thyroid storm is a severe exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis that can cause significant morbidity and mortality. The emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that originated in Wuhan, China, has become a worldwide pandemic. We present the first documented case of thyroid storm (as defined by the Burch-Wartofsky criteria) in a patient with COVID-19. METHODSLaboratory and diagnostic studies, including thyroid function tests, thyroid antibody testing, SARS-CoV-2 nasopharyngeal polymerase chain reaction testing, and thyroid ultrasound were performed. RESULTSA 25-year-old woman presented to the hospital with dry cough, dyspnea, palpitations, weight loss, diarrhea, and anxiety. Physical examination revealed exophthalmos with proptosis and chemosis, tachycardia, diffusely enlarged goiter with bruit, and fine tremor. Laboratory results demonstrated a thyroid-stimulating hormone level of
ISSN:2376-0605
DOI:10.1016/j.aace.2021.06.011