Feline thyroid storm.
Thyroid storm is a syndrome described in human medicine to define a multisystemic disorder resulting from organ exposure to excessive levels of thyroid hormone. This form of acute thyrotoxicosis, although uncommon, can be life threatening and is a significant cause of mortality in human emergency rooms. Although thyroid storm is a well-recognized clinical entity in human medicine, it has not been described in veterinary medicine. This article discusses the human syndrome and defines a similar syndrome in hyperthyroid veterinary patients. The clinical signs of and treatment modalities for feline thyroid storm are also presented.
Ward
Cynthia R
CR
Department of Small Animal Medicine, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, 501 DW Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602, USA. cward@vet.uga.edu
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002415:Cats; D013958:Thyroid Crisis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*