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A storm with a Twist - torsion of struma ovarii causing thyrotoxic storm

Authors :
Jibily Joy
Sanisha V. Soman
Anulekha Mary John
Tinu Philip
Elizabeth Joseph
Source :
Endocrine and Metabolic Science, Vol 1, Iss 3, Pp 100066- (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2020.

Abstract

Objective: To present a rare case of Struma ovarii with thyrotoxic storm, review the medical literature, and present the latest trends in management.Case Report: A 58 year old unmarried postmenopausal lady presented with abdominal pain, and on evaluation was found to have large abdominopelvic multilobulated lesion. She was febrile and had tachycardia on admission, and was subsequently found to have thyrotoxic storm.Conclusion Large Struma ovarii with torsion presenting with thyrotoxic storm is rare. Successful management of this case with a multidisciplinary approach was gratifying.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26663961
Volume :
1
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Endocrine and Metabolic Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.665583a16de74bf2937904b44d165f57
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.endmts.2020.100066