[Hyperhomocysteinemia and hypothyroidism]

Moderate hyperhomocysteinaemia is associated with hypothyroidism. Increased levels of homocysteine might contribute to a greater cardiovascular risk. This paper reports a case of transient myxoedema, owing to postpartum thyroiditis. The fluctuation of P-homocysteine was inversely correlated to the free thyroxine index. We recommend TSH screening of patients with unexplained hyperhomocysteinaemia.