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Subacute thyroiditis presenting as Cushing's syndrome. Case report.

A Romano¹, S L Blethen

¹Department of Pediatrics, Schneider Children's Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, N.Y.

Hormone Research

|January 1, 1991

Summary

Subacute thyroiditis can mimic Cushing's syndrome in children. This condition, marked by hyperthyroidism, can lead to temporary hypercortisolism, resolving spontaneously with thyroid function normalization.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Thyroidology

Background:

Subacute thyroiditis is a benign, self-limited condition causing hyperthyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism typically accelerates cortisol metabolism but usually maintains normal cortisol levels.