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October 15, 2025Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case ReportsOpen Access

Plasmapheresis for the treatment of thyroid storm

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LOLuis Miguel Osorio-ToroYOYessica Alejandra Ordoñez-GuzmanJQJhon Herney Quintana-Ospina

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Overview

Case report demonstrates plasmapheresis may stabilize thyroid storm in patients with Graves' disease, implying the need for early recognition and multidisciplinary care.

Key Points

  • Plasmapheresis stabilized the clinical condition of a patient with thyroid storm, showing its potential as an effective treatment.
  • The patient's thyroid storm arose from uncontrolled hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease, indicating specific underlying conditions.
  • Early recognition of thyroid storm and prompt management can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality associated with this serious condition.
  • Multidisciplinary care is crucial for managing the complex effects of thyroid storm, emphasizing the need for a well-rounded treatment approach.

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Osorio-Toro et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68efbd16d61273c8652d7fbbhttps://doi.org/10.1530/edm-25-0010
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