Which complication or association is classically linked with Graves disease?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Thyroid storm
- Step 1: Thyroid storm is classically linked with Graves disease.
Answer
Thyroid storm.
Why not the others: 'Myxoedema coma': it is the extreme of hypothyroidism. 'Addisonian crisis': it follows adrenal failure. 'Cretinism': it follows untreated congenital hypothyroidism.
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