Thyroid storm. Presenting with coma and seizures. In a 3-year-old girl.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1989
Abstract
Thyroid storm is a rare occurrence in the adult population and is even more unusual in children. The current report is of a 3.5-year-old girl who had thyroid storm with unique neurologic manifestations, namely seizure and coma. Acute medical management with propylthiouracil, saturated solution of potassium iodide, hydrocortisone, and propranolol brought about complete resolution of symptoms.
Volume
28
Issue
12
First Page
571
Last Page
574
ISSN
0009-9228
Published In/Presented At
Aiello, D. P., DuPlessis, A. J., Pattishall, E. G., 3rd, & Kulin, H. E. (1989). Thyroid storm. Presenting with coma and seizures. In a 3-year-old girl. Clinical pediatrics, 28(12), 571–574. https://doi.org/10.1177/000992288902801204
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
2582697
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article
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