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Severe multisystem organ dysfunction in an adolescent with simultaneous presentation of Addison's and Graves' disease.

Bethany GraulichKrystal IrizarryCraig OrlowskiCarol A Wittlieb-WeberDavid R Weber
Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2020)
Endocrinopathy should be included in the differential diagnosis of altered mental status. This case additionally illustrates the challenges of managing adrenal insufficiency in the setting of hyperthyroidism and supports the use of thyroidectomy in this situation.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • oxidative stress
  • early onset
  • case report
  • papillary thyroid
  • drug induced
  • childhood cancer