Thyrotoxic storm

Thyrotoxic storm; Hyperthyroid storm
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Thyroid storm results from untreated hyperthyroidism. It is usually brought on by a stress such as trauma or infection.

Alternate Names : Thyrotoxic storm, Hyperthyroid storm
Definition
Thyroid storm is a life-threatening condition that develops in cases of untreated thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism).

See also: Thyrotoxicosis, Hyperthyroid, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid storm, Trauma