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    South Med J. 2004 Jun;97(6):608-10.

    Thyroid storm induced by strangulation.

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    Division of Trauma and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.

    Abstract

    Thyroid storm most often occurs in patients with known thyrotoxicosis. This report discusses a severe case of thyroid storm developing as a direct result of strangulation in a patient without a preexisting history of thyroid disease. Classification and treatment of this entity are discussed.

    PMID:
    15255433
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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