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THYROID EMERGENCIES THYROID STORM MYXEDEMA COMA
Internal Medicine
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Thyroid emergencies include life-threatening conditions such as thyroid storm and myxedema coma. Thyroid storm is characterized by an acute hypermetabolic state due to excessive thyroid hormone release, while myxedema coma represents severe hypothyroidism with physiological decompensation. Both conditions require immediate medical intervention to prevent high mortality rates. The presentation outlines the clinical features, precipitating factors, and treatment protocols for these emergencies.
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