Unusual Presentation of Thyroid Storm in a Patient with Metastatic Follicular Carcinoma of Thyroid

JOURNAL TITLE: Indian Journal of Endocrine Surgery and Research

Author
1. Ashwinee Rahalkar
ISSN
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10088-11201
Volume
17
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2022
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Endocrine Surgery, King George\'s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Article keywords
    Diabetes mellitus, Metastatic follicular thyroid carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, Thyroid storm

    Abstract

    Thyroid storm (TS) is a rare, acute life-threatening complication with a high mortality rate. We present a case report of the unusual presentation of TS in a patient with metastatic follicular thyroid carcinoma with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.

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