Breaking the mold: atypical lactate and ketone elevations in thyroid storm
Thyroid storm is a life-threatening condition characterized by excessive thyroid hormone activity, potentially leading to multiorgan failure. This case report describes a 67-year-old male with an unusual presentation of thyroid storm: elevated lactate and ketone levels, and acute heart failure. It highlights the importance of recognizing and promptly treating atypical manifestations to prevent adverse outcomes.
Authors
- Nudar Bhuiya
- Ruba Riachy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2785-9128)
- B Kodali
- Sapna Shah
Institutions
- MetroHealth Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JCEM Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-04-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1210/jcemcr/luag113
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00