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[Interstitial pneumonia associated with chronic thyroiditis].

Toshihiko Hashizume1, Hiroyuki Numata, Kazuhiko Matsushita

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Yokohama Sakae Kyousai Hospital, 132 Katsura-cho, Sakae-ku, Yokohama, Japan.

Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi = the Journal of the Japanese Respiratory Society
|April 3, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This case study highlights a rare association between chronic thyroiditis and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP). Treatment with corticosteroids and azathioprine effectively managed the lung condition, though recurrence necessitated retreatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pulmonology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Chronic thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder, can present with hypothyroidism and goiter.
  • Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) is a form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia characterized by a specific histopathological pattern.
  • The co-occurrence of these conditions is uncommon, necessitating thorough investigation.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old woman presented with back pain, goiter, and elevated TSH, diagnosed with chronic thyroiditis.
  • She subsequently developed a cough and bilateral lung consolidations, diagnosed as NSIP via transbronchial biopsy.
  • No clinical or serological evidence of collagen-vascular disease was found.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with interstitial pneumonia consistent with NSIP in association with chronic thyroiditis.

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  • Initial treatment with thyroxine for hypothyroidism was followed by prednisolone and azathioprine for NSIP.
  • This treatment led to improvement in cough and radiographic findings.

    • Implications:

    • This case suggests a potential link between chronic thyroiditis and NSIP, although the exact mechanism remains unclear.
    • Immunosuppressive therapy, including corticosteroids and azathioprine, can be effective in managing NSIP associated with chronic thyroiditis.
    • Recurrence of NSIP highlights the need for long-term monitoring and potential retreatment in such patients.