H1N1 infection-induced thyroid storm
A thyroid storm is a life-threatening exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis, and is usually characterized by hyperthermia, tachycardia, severe agitation and altered mental status. A thyroid storm may be triggered by many causes, including systemic pulmonary infections. Delay in prompt diagnosis leads to hi...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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Series: | Annals of Thoracic Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2010;volume=5;issue=2;spage=110;epage=112;aulast=Baharoon |