| A Patient with Thyroid Storm Presenting with Apathetic Thyrotoxicosis and Features of Meningoencephalitis. | |
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PMID: 21449770 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Background: Apathetic thyrotoxicosis is distinctly unusual in thyroid storm and features of meningoencephalitis are very rare. Here we present such a patient. Patient Findings: The patient was a 67-year-old Chinese woman who presented with acute generalized weakness, decreased mentation, fever, and rapid deterioration to coma, accompanied by meningism, initially mimicking meningoencephalitis. Further investigations excluded intracranial lesions. Laboratory findings were consistent with Graves' thyrotoxicosis. She was treated for thyroid storm with antithyroid drugs, Lugol's iodine solution, and other supportive management. Subsequently, her level of consciousness returned to normal and neurological signs resolved. Summary: We report a patient with thyroid storm with an apathetic presentation, manifesting as coma with meningism, that mimicked meningoencephalitis. These resolved after treatment for thyroid storm was instituted. Conclusions: Apathetic thyrotoxicosis is a rare presentation of thyroid storm. Early recognition and treatment is essential for reducing its morbidity and mortality. |
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Samantha P L Yang; Pang Hung Wu; Beng Hea Tey; Chee Keat Tan |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-3-30 |
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Title: Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association Volume: - ISSN: 1557-9077 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-3-31 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9104317 Medline TA: Thyroid Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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1 Department of Endocrinology, National University Hospital , Singapore, Singapore . |
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