All are TRUE about hyperparathyroidism, except -
High-Yield Explanation
Thyroid crisis or storm -
It is a rare disorder nowadays
It is an extreme form of thyrotoxicosis which is precipitated by stressful illness, thyroid surgery or Radioiodine administration.
It presents with symptoms of thyrotoxicosis which are -
Severe tachycardia, Arrhythmias
Marked delirium
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dehydration
High fever
The mortality rate is very high.