title: Plasmapheresis in thyroxine overdose: a case report.
abstract: Thyrotoxicosis from an overdose of medicinal thyroid is a condition which may be associated with a significant delay in onset of toxicity. We report a case treated with plasmapheresis, and conclude that the amount of thyroid hormone removed was insignificant compared to the total ingestion. We also note that the plasma half-life of thyroxine is apparently reduced in an acute massive ingestion.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006207:Half-Life; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010956:Plasmapheresis; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D013974:Thyroxine; D014284:Triiodothyronine / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D014284:Triiodothyronine; D013974:Thyroxine