True about thyroid storm:

A. Precipitated by infection in a hypothyroid patient

B. Treatment is delayed until thyroid function test results are known

C. Steroids should be withheld

D. Precipitated by surgery

Correct Answer: Precipitated by surgery

Description: Ans. (d) Precipitated by surgeryRef: Schwartz, 10th edition Page 1534* Thyroid storm is due to inactive preparation of thyrotoxicosis before surgery.

Category: Surgery

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