A case of apathetic thyrotoxicosis simulating malignant disease.
A patient with apathetic hyperthyroidism and who was initially considered to be suffering from malignant disease and progressed to crisis is described. The role of magnesium in this presentation of thyrotoxicosis is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007420:Intestine, Large; D008274:Magnesium / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013958:Thyroid Crisis / Q000209:etiology
D008274:Magnesium