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Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
The peer-reviewed journal of Baylor Scott & White Health
Volume 35, 2022 - Issue 5
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Case Studies

Thyroid storm secondary to acute Streptococcus pyogenes pharyngitis

, MD, , MBBSORCID Icon, , MS & , MDORCID Icon
Pages 691-692 | Received 11 Feb 2022, Accepted 09 May 2022, Published online: 23 May 2022
 

Abstract

Thyroid storm is an endocrine emergency associated with high mortality rates, especially in hospitalized populations. Infection serves as an exceedingly common trigger for the development of thyrotoxicosis. We present a rare case of a 24-year-old woman who developed acute thyrotoxicosis secondary to group A Streptococcus throat infection. The patient received a combination of thionamides, antibiotics, glucocorticoid, beta-blocker, and iodine preparation that resulted in the resolution of her symptoms.

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