title: Thyroid emergencies.
abstract: This review presents current knowledge about the thyroid emergencies known as myxedema coma and thyrotoxic storm. Understanding the pathogenesis of these conditions, appropriate recognition of the clinical signs and symptoms, and their prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial in optimizing survival.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010-2910, USA.
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Klubo-Gwiezdzinska
authors.forename: Leonard
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wartofsky
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013956:Antithyroid Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003128:Coma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007454:Iodides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009230:Myxedema / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013958:Thyroid Crisis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D013956:Antithyroid Agents; D007454:Iodides