Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Autoimmune thyroiditis can occasionally be associated with a transient hyperthyroid phase which is followed by a hypothyroid state. Thyrotoxicosis is thought to be caused by thyroid cell destruction with release of preformed thyroid hormones into the circulation.Case: An 18-year-old Asian male was admitted to hospital 7with a four week history of lethargy, weight loss, palpitations and excessive sweating. He had tachycardia, sweating, tremo...