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ea0049ep1251 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2017

The challenge of diagnosing thyroid storm: a comparison of the Japanese Thyroid Association Criteria to de Burch Wartofsky Point Scale

Garcia Maria Laura , Szuman Gabriela , Scoscia Maria Florencia , Bacigaluppi Susana , Panebianco Maria Victoria , Rella Noelia

Thyroid storm (TS) is a rare and life threatening condition that requires a prompt recognition and treatment. The clinical features may overlap with other acute medical conditions. Currently both Akamizu Criteria (JTA) and Burch and Wartofsky Scale (BW) are helpful diagnostics tools.Objective: To evaluate TS patients according to currently available criteria and to identify the clinical features and outcomes.Methods: A single cente...

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ea0041ep967 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2016

Clinical features and outcomes of thyroid storm: a retrospective study

Garcia Maria Laura , Rella Noelia G , Szuman Gabriela , Scioscia Maria Florencia , Panebianco Maria Victoria

Thyroid storm (TS) is a rare but life-threatening manifestation of thyrotoxicosis.Objective: To describe the clinical features and outcomes of patients admitted for TS according to Burch-Wartofskys score (BW).Methods: A retrospective review of subjects admitted to a single hospital from 2009 through 2015 was conducted.Results: 15 cases were identified. Etiology: autoimmune (n=8), factitious (<e...

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The challenge of diagnosing thyroid storm: a comparison of the Japanese Thyroid Association Criteria to de Burch Wartofsky Point Scale

Clinical features and outcomes of thyroid storm: a retrospective study

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