These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: [Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis cured by thyroidectomy].
    Author: Le Cosquer P, Guerin-Robardey AM, Ossart M.
    Journal: Ann Fr Anesth Reanim; 1996; 15(7):1092-4. PubMed ID: 9180986.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis, diagnosed with a systematic laboratory investigation in a 64-year-old patient, for haematuria. Despite the interruption of amiodarone, hyperthyroidism and a goiter occurred. Conventional therapy betablockers, antithyroid agents, prednisone, potassium perchlorate) did not result in any clinical improvement. The development of a malignant thyrotoxicosis with neurologic disturbances and acute respiratory insufficiency required mechanical ventilation and a subtotal thyroidectomy. The patient's status improved progressively and he was discharged without sequelae. The respective roles of medical therapy and thyroidectomy in amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis are discussed.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]