Hyperthyroidism may present to physicians in the emergency department in a variety of ways. Using a case-based approach, this article provides a review of 3 such presentations, Graves disease, thyroid storm, and the accidental ingestion of thyroid hormone. Each case will offer a review of the evaluation and management of children with disorders of hyperthyroidism and specific recommendations pertaining to each case.
⁎Division of Endocrinology, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA
†Division of Endocrinology, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Reprint requests and correspondence: Courtney Finlayson, MD, Division of Endocrinology, Children's Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115.
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