CASE REPORT
Schmidt syndrome mimicking depression and refractory hypotension in critically ill patient – Case Report and Literature Review
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Student Scientific Association, Second Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Medical University, Lublin, Poland
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Second Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Medical University, Lublin, Poland
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Corresponding author
Joanna Chajec
Student Scientific Association, Second Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
Student Scientific Association, Second Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
J Pre Clin Clin Res. 2024;18(2):118-120
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ABSTRACT
Schmidt syndrome is a disorder of the endocrine system associated with both autoimmune thyroid disease and primary
adrenal insufficiency. Nondistinctive nature and delayed appearance of the symptoms are difficult to diagnose. Moreover,
an untreated adrenal insufficiency crisis may lead to a life-threatening condition requiring rapid treatment, which includes
corticosteroids supplementation. We present a case of a 21-year-old male, with a history of thyroid disorder and depression,
who was admitted to the intensive care unit due to COVID-19 with circulatory insufficiency including persistent hypotension
and electrolyte imbalances. The patient was diagnosed with Schmidt syndrome and proper treatment was implemented.
Although Schmidt syndrome is a rare condition, appropriate diagnosis is a key to introducing proper treatment, which
despite being a lifetime commitment, can resolve all the symptoms.
FUNDING
Chajec J, Kutnik P. Schmidt syndrome mimicking depression and refractory hypotension in critically ill patient – case report and literature
review. J Pre-Clin Clin Res. 2023; 18(2): 118–120. doi: 10.26444/jpccr/187193
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