title: Endocrine and metabolic emergencies: thyroid storm.
abstract: Thyrotoxicosis is a common endocrine condition that may be secondary to a number of underlying processes. Thyroid storm (also known as thyroid or thyrotoxic crisis) represents the severe end of the spectrum of thyrotoxicosis and is characterized by compromised organ function. Whilst rare in the modern era, the mortality rate remains high, and prompt consideration of this endocrine emergency, with specific treatments, can improve outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Glenn Matfin, MSc (Oxon), MB ChB, FFPM, FACE, FACP, FRCP Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; and Division of Endocrinology, New York University School of Medicine New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.forename: Glenn
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Matfin