Hyperthyroidism - an unusual feature of thyroid carcinoma

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2006

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Authors
Ekpebegh, Chukwuma O
Ross, Ian L
Levitt, Naomi S
Journal Title

Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa

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http://www.jemdsa.co.za/index.php/JEMDSA
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MedPharm Publications

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University of Cape Town

Department
Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/

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Abstract
A 53-year-old woman presented with thyrotoxicosis, which is an unusual manifestation of thyroid carcinoma. Hyperthyroidism associated with malignancy usually occurs with well-differentiated follicular thyroid carcinoma. We show that extensive disease burden contributed to the development of hyperthyroidism, the occurrence of the Jod-Basedow phenomenon and the subsequent death of the patient. This diagnosis and treatment can be challenging.
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Keywords
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid carcinoma
Case report
Hospital course
Diagnosis
Treatment

Reference:

Ekpebegh, C. O., Ross, I. L., & Levitt, N. S. (2006). Hyperthyroidism—an unusual feature of thyroid carcinoma. Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, 11(2), 80-83.

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