Disseminated intravascular coagulation precipitated by thyroid storm.
Thyroid storm is a rare disorder. Early recognition and treatment are essential in reducing morbidity and mortality from this disease. Described here is a case of atypical thyroid storm (normothermic, normotensive), accompanied by multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, including disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. This case highlights the importance of recognizing atypical presentations of thyroid storm in addition to the multiple systems that can be involved.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Wright State University, Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OH 45433, USA. Donald.martin@wpafb.af.mil
D000328:Adult; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013958:Thyroid Crisis / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology