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Amiodarone-Induced Hyperthyroidism in a Patient with Functioning Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroid and Extensive Hepatic Metastases

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: Thyroid hormone producing thyroid carcinoma is an uncommon cause of thyrotoxicosis. A patient with extensive hepatic metastases from well-differentiated carcinoma is presented. Administration of amiodarone for atrial fibrillation led to the development of hyperthyroidism. Precipitation of thyrotoxicosis by iodine-containing compounds in patients with thyroid carcinoma is rare. The relatively high iodine load and the slow elimination of amiodarone complicate the clinical management of such patients.

Source: Thyroid

DOI: 10.1089/thy.2005.15.1337

Authors: Gavin C. Mackie, Barry L. Shulkin

Institutions: University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Thyroid Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute