A Case of Myxedema Coma Crisis Induced by Inhalation Injury.
coma
hypothyroid
inhalation
myxedema coma
smoke injury
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Aug 2021
Aug 2021
Historique:
accepted:
09
08
2021
entrez:
15
9
2021
pubmed:
16
9
2021
medline:
16
9
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Myxedema coma is a life-threatening, critical condition in which many organ systems can be severely affected. It is considered the most severe presentation of hypothyroidism and should be treated immediately. Here, we discuss the case of a 58-year-old patient who presented with altered mental status, bradycardia, and hypothermia, the critical characteristics considered in this disorder after inhalation injury. In order to avoid a fatal outcome, aggressive therapy should be initiated upon presentation. This case will depict the typical presentation, the specific cause pertinent to this patient's condition, and the management of the acute condition of myxedema coma.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34522527
doi: 10.7759/cureus.17049
pmc: PMC8428158
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e17049Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2021, Jawed et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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