Thyroid emergencies. [Review]
Citation: Medical Clinics of North America. 96(2):385-403, 2012 Mar.PMID: 22443982Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Medicine/EndocrinologyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Coma/di [Diagnosis] | *Coma/dt [Drug Therapy] | *Myxedema/di [Diagnosis] | *Myxedema/th [Therapy] | *Thyroid Crisis/di [Diagnosis] | *Thyroid Crisis/dt [Drug Therapy] | Adrenergic beta-Antagonists/tu [Therapeutic Use] | Antithyroid Agents/tu [Therapeutic Use] | Coma/et [Etiology] | Emergencies | Humans | Iodides/tu [Therapeutic Use] | Myxedema/co [Complications] | Thyroid Crisis/co [Complications] | Thyroid Crisis/th [Therapy] | Thyroid Function Tests | Thyroid Gland/pp [Physiopathology]Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006ISSN:- 0025-7125
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Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006
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. Copyright A 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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