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  • Title: Subacute thyroiditis presenting as Cushing's syndrome. Case report.
    Author: Romano A, Blethen SL.
    Journal: Horm Res; 1991; 35(3-4):170-2. PubMed ID: 1806472.
    Abstract:
    Subacute thyroiditis is a benign, self-limited disorder characterized by hyperthyroidism that resolves spontaneously. Although cortisol metabolism is accelerated in hyperthyroidism, cortisol levels are usually normal. We describe a child with subacute thyroiditis whose presenting complaints and preliminary evaluation suggested a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. There was spontaneous improvement in the signs and symptoms with concomitant normalization of laboratory values. We conclude that hypercortisolism may be a manifestation of hyperthyroidism, and the evaluation of Cushing's syndrome should include thyroid function tests.
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