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Ann Ib Postgrad Med
; 19(1): 78-81, 2021 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35330887
ABSTRACT
Pericarditis and pericardial effusion are commonly associated with hypothyroidism. It is an uncommon association with hyperthyroidism. We present a case of pericarditis/pericardial effusion in a 28-year-old Nigerian lady with hyperthyroidism. There was resolution of the pericardial effusion with antithyroid medications and steroid therapy. We recommend a high index of suspicion of this association in patients with hyperthyroidism and/or Graves' disease.
