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Review
. 2012 Mar;96(2):385-403.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2012.01.015. Epub 2012 Feb 17.

Thyroid emergencies

Joanna Klubo-Gwiezdzinska  1 , Leonard Wartofsky
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Review

Thyroid emergencies

Joanna Klubo-Gwiezdzinska et al. Med Clin North Am. 2012 Mar.

Abstract

This review presents current knowledge about the thyroid emergencies known as myxedema coma and thyrotoxic storm. Understanding the pathogenesis of these conditions, appropriate recognition of the clinical signs and symptoms, and their prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial in optimizing survival.

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