Thyroid crisis

Thyroid crisis

Definition

Acute onset of severe, life-threatening hyperthyroidism caused by a sudden release of excessive thyroid hormone.

Also known as thyroid crisis, thyroid crisis (disease), thyroid storm, thyrotoxic crisis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Thyroid gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Thyroid gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Methimazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Propylthiouracil may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)