Thyrotoxic Crisis and COVID-19 Infection: An Extraordinary Case and Literature Review

Cureus. 2020 Nov 2;12(11):e11305. doi: 10.7759/cureus.11305.

Abstract

The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease commonly known as COVID-19, has spread around the world, associated mostly with respiratory tract symptoms. We report the first case of a thyrotoxic crisis precipitated by COVID-19 and describe its identification, diagnosis, and management in the emergency unit. We also conduct a systematic review of thyrotoxic crisis literature and COVID-19 infection. This case highlights the importance of considering the SARS-CoV2 virus as a potential trigger of a thyroid storm. It also shows the need to maintain extreme contact precautions even after one month of COVID-19 symptom onset.

Keywords: covid-19; crisis; disease; emergency; graves-basedow; sars-cov-2; thyroid; thyrotoxic.

Publication types

  • Case Reports