“… 13 , 14 , 24 , 26 - 31 To our knowledge, there have only been 5 reported cases in pediatric patients. 12 , 17 , 32 The mechanism is thought to be due to the release of preformed thyroid hormone from the destruction of thyroid follicles. 1 , 13 , 17 , 26 In these instances, patients can present with a variety of hyperthyroid symptoms, including anxiety, anorexia, palpitations, diaphoresis, tremors, weight loss, diarrhea, insomnia, and irritability.…”