Thyroid storm in a polytrauma patient

Abstract

Thyroid storm is a potentially life-threatening endocrinologic emergency characterized by an exacerbation of a hyperthyroid state. Several inciting factors can instigate the conversion of thyrotoxicosis to thyroid storm; trauma is one such trigger, but it is rare. Here we describe a case of thyroid storm in a young man that was alleged in a motor vehicle accident where his thyroid storm exhibited symptoms similar to traumatic hypovolemic shock.