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Thyroiditis induced by interferon in dialysis.

A S Al-Harbi1, H Mansy, J Moloney

  • 1Division of Nephrology, Prince Sultan Kidney Centre, North West Armed Forces Hospital, PO Box 100, Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Medical Journal
|September 5, 2001
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This study highlights a dialysis patient who developed acute Hepatitis C and was treated with Interferon. Treatment led to thyroid dysfunction, suggesting Interferon can impact thyroid health in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Hepatology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • A dialysis patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) developed acute Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
  • The patient had a history of goiter but was clinically euthyroid with normal thyroid function tests prior to HCV diagnosis.

Observation:

  • Treatment with Interferon (IFN) was initiated to manage HCV infection.
  • During IFN therapy, the patient experienced transient side effects followed by neck pressure symptoms.

Findings:

  • Thyroid function tests revealed elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroid antibodies.
  • The observed thyroid changes were attributed primarily to Interferon treatment, although a rare association with HCV was considered.

Implications:

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  • Interferon therapy may induce thyroid dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease and HCV.
  • Close thyroid monitoring is recommended for patients receiving Interferon to prevent permanent thyroid damage.