PERICARDIAL EFFUSION IN A PATIENT WITH HYPERTHYROIDISM: A CASE REPORT

June 17, 2021

Authors

M.O. Fabowale1, O.S. Ogah1,2,3 , A.M. Kehinde1, F.I. Olusola1, I.J. Okafor1, T.A. Bakare1,V. Obasuyi1, O.O. Orimolade1, A. Aje1, and A. Adebiyi1,2

Correspondents

Dr. O.S. Ogah
Cardiology Unit,
Department of Medicine,
University College Hospital,
Ibadan,
E-mail: osogah56156@gmail.com

Affiliation of Authors

Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

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.

Keyword: Thyroid disease, Hyperthyroidism, Pericarditis, Pericardial effusion

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