Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-6-2023

Publication Title

Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases

Volume

2

Issue

6

First page number:

1

Last page number:

4

Abstract

A young woman developed thyroid storm secondary to acute suppurative thyroiditis, with Gemella morbillorum bacteremia. Her case was complicated by neck abscess, Lemierre syndrome (septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein), mediastinitis, and pleural effusion. She was treated for thyroid storm including steroids and antibiotics. The infectious complications required several surgical procedures and interventions and a prolonged hospital stay, but she ultimately made a full recovery. Complications from suppurative thyroiditis can be rapid and widespread; swift recognition and treatment by a multidisciplinary team can help to prevent complications.

Keywords

Thyroid storm; Steroids; Sepsis; Pleural effusion; Jugular vein; Suppurative thyroiditis; Gemella morbillorum; Septic thrombophlebitits

Disciplines

Endocrine System Diseases | Internal Medicine

File Format

PDF

File Size

392 KB

Language

English

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