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Thyroid emergencies. [Review]

Thyroid emergencies. [Review]

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.

English

ISSN: 0025-7125

Subjects--Topical Terms:
*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]

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Index Terms--Occupation:
Medicine/Endocrinology

Index Terms--Function:
Journal Article
Review