Case Report

Hyperthyroidism—an unusual feature of thyroid carcinoma

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 11 , issue 2 , 2006 , pages: 80–83

DOI: 10.1080/22201009.2006.10872147

Author(s): Chukwuma O Ekpebegh Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, , Ian L Ross Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, , Naomi S Levitt Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine,

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Abstract

A 53-year-old woman presented with thyrotoxicosis, which is an unusual manifestation of thyroid carcinoma. Hyperthyroidism associated with malignancy usually occurs with well-differentiated follicular thyroid carcinoma. We show that extensive disease burden contributed to the development of hyperthyroidism, the occurrence of the Jod-Basedow phenomenon and the subsequent death of the patient. This diagnosis and treatment can be challenging.

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