Shock Thyroid in a Patient with Septic Shock: A Case Report and Literature Review
- Author:
Wang Hyon KIM
1
;
Min Seon KIM
;
Jun Ho KIM
;
Kyung Hee LEE
;
Jung Hwan LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society 2021;82(5):1328-1333
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Shock thyroid is a rare manifestation of the CT hypotension complex and can be diagnosed when thyroid and perithyroidal edemas are observed on CT during the onset of shock. Shock thyroid can be a useful CT sign for decompensated shock. This condition is reversible and recovers rapidly with adequate treatment. We present the case of an 84-year-old female with septic shock, exhibiting CT features consistent with a shock thyroid. We also reviewed the clinical and radiological findings reported in the literature. The present case emphasizes that shock thyroid can be an early indicator of impending hemodynamic instability and has important prognostic and therapeutic implications.
