Thyrotoxicosis in old age: a different clinical entity?

Hosp Med. 1999 Feb;60(2):115-8. doi: 10.12968/hosp.1999.60.2.1808.

Abstract

Thyrotoxicosis generally presents with classic signs and symptoms in younger people. Among the elderly population atypical presentation is recognized, although this has not been well quantified or characterized. To avoid misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis, clinical suspicion needs to remain high.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Algorithms
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Male
  • Thyrotoxicosis / complications
  • Thyrotoxicosis / diagnosis*
  • Thyrotoxicosis / therapy
  • Thyrotropin / blood

Substances

  • Thyrotropin