Hyperthyroidism in the Emergency Department

Courtney Finlayson; Donald Zimmerman

doi:10.1016/j.cpem.2009.10.003

Hyperthyroidism in the Emergency Department

Courtney Finlayson^*, Donald Zimmerman

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Pediatrics

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Abstract

Hyperthyroidism may present to physicians in the emergency department in a variety of ways. Using a case-based approach, this article provides a review of 3 such presentations, Graves disease, thyroid storm, and the accidental ingestion of thyroid hormone. Each case will offer a review of the evaluation and management of children with disorders of hyperthyroidism and specific recommendations pertaining to each case.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	279-284
Number of pages	6
Journal	Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Volume	10
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpem.2009.10.003
State	Published - Dec 1 2009

Keywords

Graves disease
Hyperthyroidism
thyroid hormone ingestion
thyroid storm

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Emergency Medicine

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