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Thyroid storm
storm is a rare but severe and life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism. It occurs when an overactive thyroid leads to hypermetabolism, which can cause death from or multiple organ failure.
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Complications
- ·synonym = Thyrotoxic crisis
Outlook
- ·8–25% with treatment; 80–100% mortality if untreated
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