%0 Journal Article
%T Strangulation-Induced Thyrotoxicosis in a Patient with Undiagnosed Underlying GravesĄŻ Disease
%A Donato
%A Anthony
%A Lanham
%A Erik
%A Lanham
%A Theresa
%A Sullivan
%A Abigayle
%J -
%D 2020
%R https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/7986581
%X Thyrotoxicosis is a constellation of symptoms including palpitations, tremors, agitation, and heat intolerance, caused by excess thyroid hormone. It can be life-threatening in its most serious form. We present a rare case of thyrotoxicosis provoked by mechanical trauma to the neck via strangulation in a young female with a history of self-resolving postpartum symptoms of hyperthyroidism one year prior, but no formal diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction. Although hyperthyroidism and posttraumatic stress have many similar features, thyroid storm is a life-threatening disorder that needs immediate intervention
%U https://www.hindawi.com/journals/crie/2020/7986581/