Gland New Psychosis: New Onset Adult Psychosis with Suicidal Ideation and Attempt in the Setting of Thyroid Storm
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We present a case of new onset psychosis in the setting of thyroid storm in a woman with no previous psychiatric history.
The patient presented with ongoing suicidal ideation, a suicide attempt that was interrupted by her husband, and audio and visual hallucinations.
The patient was placed on a psychiatric hold and treated for thyrotoxicosis as well as psychosis.
Treatment of the thyroid hormone overload resulted in a rapid resolution of her symptoms; she was discharged in excellent condition, and she has had no repeat hallucinations or self-injury ideation or attempts since.
Although rare, thyrotoxicosis is a potentially life-threatening cause of psychiatric illness and should always be kept on the differential diagnosis for a patient with a first episode of psychosis.
This case highlights how thyroid storm physiology, beyond its well-studied hemodynamic and metabolic instability, can be potentially fatal due to psychiatric sequelae.
It also highlights the crucial role of a thorough history and physical exam in all patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cota, Esteban& Lentz, Jacob F.. 2017. Gland New Psychosis: New Onset Adult Psychosis with Suicidal Ideation and Attempt in the Setting of Thyroid Storm. Case Reports in Psychiatry،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149638
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cota, Esteban& Lentz, Jacob F.. Gland New Psychosis: New Onset Adult Psychosis with Suicidal Ideation and Attempt in the Setting of Thyroid Storm. Case Reports in Psychiatry No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149638
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cota, Esteban& Lentz, Jacob F.. Gland New Psychosis: New Onset Adult Psychosis with Suicidal Ideation and Attempt in the Setting of Thyroid Storm. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149638
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149638