On the other hand, some animals typically considered endothermic, like chipmunks, maintain a high body temperature during active periods, but slow their metabolism and drop their body temperature to extremely low levels during inactive periods like hibernation.
Appropriate treatment for patients with PTLPTL - Primary thyroid lymphoma depends on the type of lymphoma. Chemotherapy. Most PTL is treated successfully with chemotherapy. A common regimen includes CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone).
The approach to treatment of thyroid storm includes the following: 1  Supportive measures. 2  Antiadrenergic drugs. 3  Thionamides. 4  Iodine preparations. 5  Glucocorticoids. 6  Bile acid sequestrants. 7  Treatment of the underlying condition. 8  Rarely plasmapheresis.