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The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine ; : 236-241, 2013.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-123026

ABSTRACT

Riedel's thyroiditis (RT) is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. It is characterized by a fibroinflammatory process that partially destroys the gland and extends into adjacent neck structures. Its clinical manifestation can mask an accompanying thyroid neoplasm and can mimic invasive thyroid carcinoma. Therefore, diagnosis can be difficult prior to surgical removal of the thyroid, and histopathologic examination of the thyroid is necessary for a definite diagnosis. The concurrent presence of RT and other thyroid diseases has been reported. However, to our knowledge, the association of RT with acute suppurative thyroiditis and micropapillary carcinoma has not been reported. We report a rare case of concurrent RT, acute suppurative thyroiditis, and micropapillary carcinoma in a 48-year-old patient.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Biopsy , Carcinoma/complications , Hashimoto Disease/complications , Hormone Replacement Therapy , Lymph Node Excision , Thyroid Neoplasms/complications , Thyroidectomy , Thyroiditis/complications , Thyroiditis, Suppurative/complications , Thyroxine/therapeutic use , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Treatment Outcome
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Journal of Korean Medical Science ; : 822-826, 2012.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-210920

ABSTRACT

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare manifestation of hyperthyroidism characterized by muscle weakness and hypokalemia. All ethnicities can be affected, but TPP typically presents in men of Asian descent. The most common cause of TPP in thyrotoxicosis is Graves' disease. However, TPP can occur with any form of thyrotoxicosis. Up to our knowledge, very few cases ever reported the relationship between TPP and painless thyroiditis. We herein report a 25-yr-old Korean man who suffered from flaccid paralysis of the lower extremities and numbness of hands. The patient was subsequently diagnosed as having TPP associated with transient thyrotoxicosis due to painless thyroiditis. The paralytic attack did not recur after improving the thyroid function. Therefore, it is necessary that early diagnosis of TPP due to transient thyrotoxicosis is made to administer definite treatment and prevent recurrent paralysis.


Subject(s)
Adult , Humans , Male , Administration, Oral , Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/therapeutic use , Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis/diagnosis , Organotechnetium Compounds/chemistry , Potassium Chloride/therapeutic use , Propranolol/therapeutic use , Radiopharmaceuticals , Thyroiditis/complications , Thyrotoxicosis/diagnosis
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Rev. bras. saúde matern. infant ; 9(2): 207-213, abr.-jun. 2009. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-518141

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVOS: estudar prevalência de depressão pósparto e sua correlação com alterações tireoidianas maternas. MÉTODOS: estudo observacional descritivo transversal realizado com 292 mulheres entre 31 e 180 dias após o parto, atendidas em unidades de saúde pública da Região Metroplitana de Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brasil. Analisou-se a amostra segundo características sociodemográficas e clínico-obstétricas. Definiu-se transtorno depressivo pelo escore igual ou superior a 12 na Escala de Depressão Pós-Parto de Edimburgo (EPDS). A avaliação tireoidiana foi realizada por dosagens séricas de hormônio tireo-estimulante (TSH), tiroxina livre (T4 livre) e dos anticorpos anti-peroxidase (TPO). Para avaliação dos resultados utilizamos técnicas de análise descritiva e teste do χ2, adotando nível de significância de 5 por cento. RESULTADOS: 115 mulheres (39,4 por cento) apresentaram escores iguais ou superiores a 12 na EPDS, sendo consideradas deprimidas; 117 (60,6 por cento), com escores inferiores a 12, foram consideradas não deprimidas. A prevalência de depressão pós-parto no grupo com alterações tireoidianas foi de 36 por cento e no grupo sem alterações tireoidianas foi de 40 por cento. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante na frequência de depressão entre as pacientes com e sem alterações tireoidianas (χ2=0,131;p=0,717). CONCLUSÕES: a frequência de DPP foi elevada, não sendo observada associação entre depressão pós-parto e alterações tireoidianas.


OBJECTIVES: to investigate the prevalence of post partum depression and its correlation with thyroid dysfunction in mothers. METHODS: a descriptive, cross-cutting observational study carried out among 292 women between the 31st and 180th days post partum, attending public health units in the Metropolitan Region of Vitória, in the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The sample was analyzed for socio-demographic and clinical-obstetric characteristics. A depressive disorder was defined by a score greater than or equal to twelve on the Edinburgh Post-Partum Depression Scale (EPDS). The thyroid was assessed using serum dosages of thyroid stimulating hormone, (TSH), free thyroxin (T4 free) and anti-peroxidase antibodies (TPO). Evaluation of the results was carried out using descriptive analysis and the χ2 test, with a level of significance of 5 percent. RESULTS: 115 women (39.4 percent) scored higher than 12 on the EPDS and were thereby deemed to be depressed; 117 (60.6 percent) scoring lower than 12 were considered not to be depressed. The prevalence of post-partum depression in the group with thyroid dysfunction was 36 percent and 40 percent in the group without thyroid dysfunction. There was no statistically significant difference in the frequency of depression between patients with or without thyroid dysfunction (χ2=0.131;p=0.717). CONCLUSIONS: the frequency of PPD was high but no association was observed between post-partum depression and thyroid dysfunction.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Depression, Postpartum , Thyroiditis/complications
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Rev. homeopatia (Säo Paulo) ; 72(1/2): 18-22, 2009. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-521596

ABSTRACT

Apresenta-se o resultado do tratamento homeopático de dois pacientes portadores de nódulos tireoidianos de grande tamanho, com complicações decorrentes do tamanho e da história natural dos tumores. Ambos os pacientes, um do sexo masculino com bócio nodular com projeção retro-esternal, e outra de sexo feminino com um nódulo com hemorragia intranodular, por motivos pessoais se manifestaram contrários às opções de tratamento convencional. O tratamento homeopático com diluições baixas e repetidas induziu rápidas e significativas melhoras, sugerindo que o mesmo pode ser considerado uma terapêutica complementária, eficaz nesta patologia. Esses resultados preliminares sugerem também que outros estudos devem ser realizados em maior escala a fim de verificar a eficácia do tratamento homeopático nesta patologia.


This paper reports the homeopathic treatment of two patients suffering from large size thyroid nodes with complications due to their size and the natural history of these tumors. Both patients, a male with nodular goiter extending behind the sternum, and a female with intranodular hemorrhage opposed conventional treatment on personal grounds. Homeopathic treatment using low and repeated dilutions elicited quick and significant improvements, suggesting that it can be rated as a complementary therapy effective in this disease. These preliminary results also suggest that further and large scale studies need to be performed in order to verify the efficacy of homeopathic treatment in thyroid nodes.


Subject(s)
Humans , Middle Aged , Homeopathic Therapeutics , Thyroiditis/complications , Thyroiditis/history , Thyroiditis/therapy , Adenoma , Hemorrhage
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Folha méd ; 118(n.esp): 13-24, jan.-dez. 1999.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-254142

ABSTRACT

Após a identificação do vírus da hepatite C (HCV), em 1989, diversos estudos vêm demonstrando a "relação" deste agente viral com desordens imunológicas e manifestações, tidas como extra-hepáticas, tornando-se a mais relevante a crioglobulinemia mista. O presente trabalho visa rever estas manifestações do HCV, analisando os dados publicados, citando exemplos pertinentes e resultados de atividades desenvolvidas no ambulatório de Hepatites da Disciplina de Gastroenterologia da Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM) - UNIFESP. Serão discutidas amplamente as manifestações bem conhecidas e melhor definidas, tais como a indução de auto-anticorpos (antinúcleo e antimúsculo liso), a crioglubulinemia mista (tipos II e III), o linfoma não-Hodgkin (células B), a glomerulonefrite (membranoproliferativa), a porfiria cutânea tarda e o líquen plano. As manifestações menos freqüentes ou mais polêmicas, tidas ainda com supostas, entre as quais se incluem o diabetes mellitus (tipo 2), a tireoidite (Hashimoto), a sialoadenite a fibrose pulmonar, entre outras, também serão abordadas. Em virtude da grande quantidade de artigos levantados, como conseqüência provavelmente da controvérsia de seus resultados, esta revisão, para fins de publicação, será dividida em duas partes.


Subject(s)
Humans , Cryoglobulinemia/complications , Hepacivirus , Hepatitis C/complications , Autoantibodies , Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative/complications , Lichen Planus/complications , Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/complications , Porphyria Cutanea Tarda/complications , Sjogren's Syndrome/complications , Thyroiditis/complications
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Rev. med. Tucumán ; 5(4): 203-10, oct.-dic. 1999. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-282880

ABSTRACT

Se describe un Síndrome Sicca en una mujer de 53 años de edad, internada en el Hospital Zenón Santillán, asociado a enfermedades del colágeno tales como: Artritis Reumatoidea, Vasculitis Leucocitoclástica y probable Tiroiditis. Los resultados de sus análisis bioquímicos, Rx de glándulas salivales, gammagrafía y la biopsia del labio inferior, confirman el diagnóstico. Se instituyó tratamiento con Bromhexina y gotas de Pilocarpina (medicación no habitual), obteniendo resultados satisfactorios.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Pilocarpine/therapeutic use , Bromhexine/therapeutic use , Collagen Diseases/physiopathology , Sjogren's Syndrome/diagnosis , Sjogren's Syndrome/physiopathology , Sjogren's Syndrome , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/complications , Thyroiditis/complications , Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous/complications , Sjogren's Syndrome/drug therapy
9.
Rev. méd. Chile ; 124(10): 1251-5, oct. 1996. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-185178

ABSTRACT

We report a 26 years old male with secondary amyloidosis and chronic renal failure who consulted due to rapidly growing goiter associated with coarseness and dysphagia. Serum levels of thyroid hormones and TSH were normal and a neck CT scan showed a big mass in the anterior lateral regions, thet compressed neighboring structures. The patient was subjected to a total thyroidectomy and the pathological study revealed a diffuse fatty and amyloid infiltration of the thyroid gland. There was no evidence of malignancy


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Male , Thyroiditis/complications , Amyloidosis/complications , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/complications , Thyroid Diseases/pathology , Thyroidectomy
11.
Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab ; 32(4): 105-6, 1988.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-79972

ABSTRACT

Os autores apresentam um caso de tireoidite agudo supurativa em um paciente de 46 anos que era portador de bócio de longa duraçäo. A infecçäo tireoidiana foi causada por Escherichia coli, um germe muito pouco freqüente nesta situaçäo. O paciente desenvolveu, concomitantemente ao processo infeccioso, manifestaçöes laboratorias de hipotireoidismo primário. Relata-se também o emprego inédito da cintilografia com Ga no diagnóstico desta afecçäo


Subject(s)
Middle Aged , Humans , Male , Escherichia coli , Goiter, Nodular/complications , Hypothyroidism/complications , Thyroiditis/complications , Acute Disease , Thyroiditis/parasitology
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