Endocrine causes of dangerous fever

Andrea G Tenner; Karin M Halvorson

doi:10.1016/j.emc.2013.07.010

Endocrine causes of dangerous fever

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2013 Nov;31(4):969-86. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2013.07.010. Epub 2013 Aug 30.

Authors

Andrea G Tenner¹, Karin M Halvorson

Affiliation

¹ Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland, 110 South Paca Street, 6th Floor, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. Electronic address: atenner@umem.org.

PMID: 24176474
DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2013.07.010

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the pathogenesis and signs and symptoms of dangerous endocrine causes of hyperthermia. Treatment strategies based on specific causes are discussed.

Keywords: Adrenal insufficiency; Endocrine; Fever; Hyperthermia; Hyperthyroidism; Pheochromocytoma; Thyroid storm; Thyroiditis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Emergency Service, Hospital
Endocrine System Diseases / complications*
Endocrine System Diseases / diagnosis
Fever / etiology*
Humans