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Affective disorder and hyperthyroidism. Review and case report.

A Obembe1, C U Abengowe

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna.

West African Journal of Medicine
|April 1, 1990
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Psychiatric symptoms are linked to thyroid dysfunction but often missed. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care improve patient outcomes for these complex cases.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Psychiatry
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Thyroid dysfunction is a common endocrine disorder with diverse clinical manifestations.
  • Psychiatric symptoms are recognized but often underdiagnosed in patients with thyroid disease.

Observation:

  • A specific case illustrating the co-occurrence of psychiatric symptoms and thyroid dysfunction is presented.
  • The diagnostic challenges and management complexities of this dual presentation are highlighted.

Findings:

  • Literature review indicates that psychiatric symptoms associated with thyroid dysfunction are frequently overlooked.
  • The case study demonstrates a successful management approach integrating endocrine and psychiatric care.

Implications:

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  • Emphasizes the importance of considering psychiatric comorbidities in thyroid dysfunction evaluations.
  • Highlights the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach for comprehensive patient care and improved outcomes.