Thyrotoxicosis in old age: a different clinical entity?
Thyrotoxicosis generally presents with classic signs and symptoms in younger people. Among the elderly population atypical presentation is recognized, although this has not been well quantified or characterized. To avoid misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis, clinical suspicion needs to remain high.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood