Abstract
We present an uncommon case of H1N1 triggered thyroid storm in a patient with previously
undiagnosed Grave's Disease. This case illustrates the challenges of diagnosing thyroid
storm in the emergency department and the importance of including it in the differential
when treating more common diagnoses that fail to respond to usual therapies. Thyroid
storm is an endocrinologic emergency and requires prompt recognition and treatment.
However, it remains a diagnostic challenge as there is no laboratory test specific
to thyroid storm. Diagnosis relies on clinical suspicion in corroboration with patient
presentation, laboratory findings and response to therapy.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: January 28, 2021
Accepted:
November 29,
2020
Received in revised form:
November 27,
2020
Received:
October 30,
2020
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
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