Feature Of Hyperthyroidism Research Articles

A case of thyroid hemiagenesis with thyroiditis

<p class="abstract">Thyroid hemiagenesis is a very rare congenital abnormality, in which one thyroid lobe fails to grow. Most of the patients are usually associated thyroid disease. The prevalence of thyroid hemiagenesis ranges between 0.05% and 0.2% within the literature. We hereby report a case of 29 years male with left lobe thyroid hemiagenesis with right lobe thyroiditis presented with a feature of hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hemiagenesis can be associated with hyper or hypothyroidism. In our case patient had a feature of hyperthyroidism with dearranged TFT. In our case we detected thyroid hemiagensis incidentally with the help of ultrasonography. Ultrasonography was the investigation that detected thyroid hemiagenesis. Ultrasonography is the most cost-effective means of diagnosing thyroid hemiagenesis. We further performed the thyroid scan to detect any hyperfunctioning thyroid gland or ectopic thyroid. Thyroid scan helped detect thyroiditis in the right thyroid lobe.</p>

Paroxysmal dyskinesia presenting feature of hyperthyroidism in an elderly: A case report

Paroxysmal dyskinesia presenting feature of hyperthyroidism in an elderly: A case report

Hiperplasia tímica en una paciente con enfermedad de Graves

Benign thymic hyperplasia (TH) is a known feature of hyperthyroidism. In most cases, thymic enlargement is minimal; however, this syndrome may occasionally appear as an appreciable anterior mediastinal mass. Recognition of the benign nature of TH and its regression following treatment of the hyperthyroidism is important to prevent unnecessary surgical procedures. We present a case of TH associated with hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease.

An Approach to Mediastinal Masses Associated with Hyperthyroidism

Benign thymic hyperplasia (BTH) is a known feature of hyperthyroidism, but is infrequently appreciated by clinicians. In most cases thymic enlargement is minimal; however, it may occasionally present as an appreciable anterior mediastinal mass. While surgical resection is a common approach to such a mass, recognition of the benign nature of BTH and its regression following treatment of hyperthyroidism would prevent a major surgical procedure. We present three cases of BTH associated with hyperthyroidism and describe our approach to this syndrome.

The Acquired Cutaneous Mucinoses

Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) infiltration of the skin is a feature of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, pretibial myxedema, scleromyxedema, and scleredema. We investigated the pathogenesis of the GAG deposits using light microscopy, histochemical digestion with a series of GAG-specific enzymes, and electron microscopy. Hyaluronic acid was the main GAG in all the conditions and in normal skin. Furthermore, there was minimal histologic variability of GAG dermal distribution. A striking distinguishing feature involved dermal fibroblast activity, which appeared normal or inactive in thyroid disorders and hypertrophic and/or hyperplastic in scleromyxedema and scleredema. Thus, the acquired cutaneous mucinoses exhibit similar skin GAG distribution and biochemical composition. The morphologic differences in fibroblastic activity suggest that the mucinoses of scleredema and scleromyxedema represent a local process, whereas the GAG infiltration of thyroid diseases may have a systemic origin.

Pruritus as a symptom in hyperthyroidism.

To the Editor:— Pruritus without objective evidence of skin disease is not commonly thought of as a feature of hyperthyroidism. Occasionally this may be the presenting manifestation in hyperthyroidism. My interest in this subject was aroused by the following case: Report of a Case:— A 43-year-old woman was seen in May 1962 in the Dermatology Clinic of the Johns Hopkins Hospital because of severe pruritus. In addition, in the preceding six months the patient had noted marked hair loss. The serum protein bound iodine (PBI) level was 10.7μg/100 cc. Because of the elevated value, she was referred to the Endocrine Clinic. In response to specific questioning, the patient gave a history of diminished heat tolerance during the preceding year and of poor appetite and a drop in weight from 170 to 159 lb in the preceding six months. The pertinent finding on physical examination was slight diffuse enlargement of the