All are TRUE about hyperparathyroidism, except –
Correct Answer: Commonly occurs after thyroidectomy
Description: Thyroid crisis or storm -
It is a rare disorder nowadays
It is an extreme form of thyrotoxicosis which is precipitated by stressful illness, thyroid surgery or Radioiodine administration.
It presents with symptoms of thyrotoxicosis which are -
Severe tachycardia, Arrhythmias
Marked delirium
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dehydration
High fever
The mortality rate is very high.
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