Strangulation-Induced Thyrotoxicosis in a Patient with Undiagnosed Underlying Graves’ Disease
Thyrotoxicosis is a constellation of symptoms including palpitations, tremors, agitation, and heat intolerance, caused by excess thyroid hormone. It can be life-threatening in its most serious form. We present a rare case of thyrotoxicosis provoked by mechanical trauma to the neck via strangulation...
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Main Authors: | Theresa Lanham, Abigayle Sullivan, Erik Lanham, Anthony Donato |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Endocrinology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7986581 |
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