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Pericardial effusion in a patient with hyperthyroidism: A case report


M.O. Fabowale
O.S. Ogah
A.M. Kehinde
F.I. Olusola
I.J. Okafor
T.A. Bakare
V. Obasuyi
O.O. Orimolade
A. Aje
A. Adebiyi

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.


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